LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Lake County health officials will begin to offer COVID-19 vaccines Wednesday to high-risk front line health care workers and those who are 65 and older.
During the first phase of vaccinations, the following people will be vaccinated:
- Long-term care facility residents and staff;
- Persons 65 years of age and older; and
- Health care personnel with direct patient contact
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Two vaccine sites will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
The vaccine will be offered at the following locations:
- Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive, Clermont, Florida 34711
- Lake Sumter College, 9501 US-441, Leesburg, Florida 34788
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Residents will need to register by calling 352-742-4830. Those who register are asked to bring identification and, if you are a health care worker, a copy of your medical license, ID badge or a current pay stub.
Starting Friday, all vaccine sites in Lake County will be open Mondays through Saturdays on a first-come, first-served basis.
Appointments will not be required. All previous scheduled appointments will be honored.
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Residents will receive the Moderna vaccine and it will be free.
For more information, click here or call 352-742-4830.
See map of vaccine sites below:
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