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COVID-19 vaccines coming to all Florida Publix pharmacy locations

ORLANDO, Fla. — COVID-19 vaccines are coming to all Publix pharmacy locations in Florida, the grocery chain announced Thursday.

Vaccination appointments at all 730 locations are set to open at 7 a.m. on Friday.

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“We’re pleased to bring appointment opportunities to each of our in-store Florida pharmacies,” Publix CEO Todd Jones said in a statement. “We know how important this vaccine is to the people we serve, and we are grateful we can expand our ability to help our communities during this time of need.”

The vaccine appointments will be available for Floridians age 65 and older.

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Click here for more information and to make an appointment.

Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.