ORLANDO, Fla — Two new federally-run satellite locations will open this week in Central Florida.
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Starting Thursday, FEMA will move the satellite site from Kelly Park to Barnett Park at 4801 West Colonial Drive.
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FEMA will administer vaccinations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday.
The site will continue to offer COVID-19 testing.
On Sunday, the site will move to South Econ Park at 3850 South Econlockhatchee Trail.
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The sites are walk-up only, meaning that no appointments are offered.
FEMA offers various satellite sites to allow eligible persons to be vaccinated at no cost.
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Those currently eligible include:
- People 65+ (must be a full-time or part-time Florida resident).
- People 60+ will be eligible beginning March 15, 2021.
- Long-term care facility residents and staff members (any age).
- Health care professionals with direct patient contact.
- All educators and staff in schools/colleges/licensed day cares.
- Sworn law enforcement officers and firefighters.
- Extremely medically vulnerable/high-risk (must have required state form).
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