{"id":15206,"date":"2021-01-07T13:27:25","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T18:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=15206"},"modified":"2021-04-01T08:01:13","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T12:01:13","slug":"coronavirus-updates-4","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2021\/01\/coronavirus-updates-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus Updates | January – March 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Latest news is displayed first.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For resources and information on the Coronavirus, visit www.ocfl.net\/Coronavirus<\/a>. To watch any past news conference, visit the OrangeTV YouTube playlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Update:<\/strong> Latest News <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

For the most recent updates, please visit www.ocfl.net\/CoronavirusUpdates<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Update:<\/strong> News Conference | March 29, 2021 | 4:30 p.m.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Watch the conference on the YouTube Video Stream<\/a> or on Vimeo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways Orange County News Conference \u2013 3\/29\/2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the latest COVID-19 updates, visit the <\/strong>Orange County Newsroom.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

ADVENTHEALTH: VACCINE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE<\/strong>
\nThe Florida Department of Health in Orange County is allocating another 3,500 doses that AdventHealth will distribute on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the pop-up site outside the Orlando International Airport<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The vaccines at this site will only be available to those 40 years and older. Appointments are required.<\/strong>\u00a0 A sign-up link is available on www.ocfl.net\/vaccine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS<\/strong>
\nAll Florida residents who are age 40 and up are now eligible for the COVID vaccine at ANY vaccination site.<\/p>\n

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County\u2019s vaccination site is now able to handle 3,400 appointments per day. Appointments closed for today, but please stay tuned for an upcoming date and time for a new appointment portal opening. Sign up for alerts at ocfl.net\/vaccine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The medically vulnerable are also eligible for the vaccine. A medical form that is signed by your physician is required. You can find this form along with additional information on vaccines at ocfl.net\/vaccine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

COUNTY REOPENING<\/strong>
\nBeginning April 5, Orange County is re-opening the County\u2019s senior centers, gymnasiums, fitness centers and outdoor courts<\/em><\/strong> at a limited capacity of 50%.\u00a0 For information about specific locations visit, the Senior Recreation<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

In addition, the county summer youth camps<\/em><\/strong> will re-open.\u00a0 The county will continue to monitor regional health indicators to determine when a full re-opening will be scheduled.<\/p>\n

The Orange County Public Works Department,<\/a> \u00a0Planning, Environmental, and Development Services<\/a> and the Utilities Department<\/a> will re-open customer lobby areas and\/or main buildings to the public.\u00a0 Appointments will be required and limited face-to-face interactions.<\/p>\n

FEMA VACCINATION SITES<\/strong>
\nThe FEMA-operated vaccination hub at Valencia College West Campus (1800 S. Kirkman Road) remains open 7 days per week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. No appointments necessary.\u00a0 Please arrive early as first doses can run out by early to mid-afternoon. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Beginning today Monday, March 29, the Valencia West Campus site in Orlando will be able to administer 3,000 first doses of the Pfizer vaccine per day.<\/p>\n

Additionally, this federally supported site will remain open for four additional weeks. This site was previously expected to close on April 28 and will now close on May 26.\u00a0For more information, visit Florida Disaster\u2019s webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional FEMA site:
\nOrange County Library – <\/strong>South Trail Branch <\/strong>
\n\u00a04600 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32839<\/strong><\/p>\n