Florida Office of the Governor Executive Order 21-62 Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Protocol
On Monday, March 9th, the Office of the Governor of Florida released Executive Order 21-62. This order amends EO 20-315 – Vaccination Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors.
This new Executive Order expands the scope of those that now qualify for vaccination. The new populations are as follows:
- Persons 60 years of age and older
- Health care personnel with direct patient contact
Additionally, the following text is included in the Executive Order.
- All individuals authorized by law to administer COVID-19 vaccines may vaccinate persons determined by a physician to be extremely venerable to COVID-19. Such physician determinations shall include a statement that the patient meets the defined eligibility criteria established by a form prescribed by the Florida Department of Health.
To preregister and be notified when vaccine appointments are available, visit https://myvaccine.fl.gov/. Florida residency is required.
The myvaccine.fl.gov website allows individuals who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to be proactively contacted when vaccine appointments are available in the county. On the site, residents can select Walton County and submit their contact information. Once appointments are available, individuals will be contacted by phone call, text or email and will be assisted in scheduling an appointment.