Florida COVID-19 Vaccines Limited To State Residents Only

January 23, 2021

Florida has issued new guidelines that limits COVID-19 vaccines to only permanent and seasonal residents.

Cutting off out of state residents is meant to curb “vaccine tourism” — people over 65 flying into Florida for vaccine and then flying out.

But it will also prevent, for instance, Flomaton or Atmore residents from cross the state line to get a vaccine in, say, Century.

On Thursday, Community Health Northwest Florida had an allocation of 200 vaccines available at their Century location. During a Century Town Council meeting Monday night, Community Health representatives said the Century clinic, which occurred before the new state order, was open to residents of Escambia counties in both Florida and Alabama.

Out of state residents that have already received their first shot in Florida will be eligible for their second shot in the Sunshine State.

State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees signed a Public Health Advisory on Thursday prioritizing Florida residents for the vaccines.

“We’re only doing (shots) for Florida residents,” DeSantis said Tuesday in Cape Coral. “You’ve got to live here either full-time or at least part-time.”

The order requires proof of residency or proof of being a health care provider directly involved with patients. Residents much be 65 or older to receive the vaccine, and must spend at 31 days a year in Florida and maintain a permanent residence in the state.

“We want to put seniors first, but we obviously want to put people that live here first in line,” DeSantis said during a news conference. ”And that can include people that live here half the year. But it’s not for people that are just visiting.”

Comments

8 Responses to “Florida COVID-19 Vaccines Limited To State Residents Only”

  1. Marcel Beaumont on January 25th, 2021 5:41 pm

    Many do not understand the status of FLORIDA RESIDENT.
    They think owning a secondary property in Florida grants them Florida Resident status and that’s a problem. Now, several foreigners and residents of other states in the USA are taking advantage of the situation and talking about it openly on social networks. If you are a US citizen and own property in Florida, but live in another state for more than 183 days ,you are a “snowbird” but you are not considered a resident of FL. The “official” rule to be declared “Florida Resident” is that you must live in FL for more than half of the year and your address must be considered the property as your primary residence. It doesn’t matter if you own or rent the property in Florida, it will depend on where you live officially. You must live 6 months and one day in FL to be considered a Florida resident. THE RESTRICTION OF “FLORIDA RESIDENCY” FOR THE COVID 19 VACCINE MAY HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO ALLOW YOU TO RECEIVE THE VACCINE ? FOR SURE,TO GET THE VACCINE YOU NEED TO BE 65+ FOR NOW.

  2. Lamar on January 24th, 2021 11:58 am

    I’m a healthy 75 year old and have chosen not to take the vaccine. Someone else can have my shot.

  3. mq on January 23rd, 2021 11:04 pm

    @Latru
    This is from the article:”You’ve got to live here either full-time or at least part-time.” Hope this helps.
    Sorry about your cancer.

  4. Northendbratt on January 23rd, 2021 5:04 pm

    39,000 non residents have already gotten the vaccine. So we live in North Escambia,and Century gets 200 doses, Flomaton AL residents can get a vaccine before me because they are able to get an appointment?….About right ✅

  5. Theresa C Mercede on January 23rd, 2021 4:53 pm

    Is there any way you can expand the sign up process, keep open 24 hrs a day??

  6. Latru on January 23rd, 2021 3:56 pm

    Iam down here for the winter I have end stage renal ckd am I eligible the vaccine

  7. Judith Prevatte on January 23rd, 2021 3:45 pm

    Would like to register for covid vaccine. How?

  8. JTV on January 23rd, 2021 9:27 am

    This ain’t lottery tickets.

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