Here’s when the FEMA COVID-19 vaccination site will close for good

ORLANDO, Fla. — In just one day, the large Federal Emergency Management Agency COVID-19 vaccination site in Orange County will close up shop.

In 12 weeks, federal personnel have helped vaccinate more than 200,000 people or about 2% of the 10 million vaccinated statewide.

The site will be open until 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Going forward, those looking for a shot will need to visit their local pharmacy or go to a pop-up location to get vaccinated.

Since March, the site has offered both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines.

Ruel Thorpe chose to get his first dose of Pfizer even though the site is closing tomorrow. He said he will get his second dose at a local pharmacy.

Federal personnel have already downsized the site. There are four fewer tents and packing up is already underway.

Gary Akers said it took about 20 minutes to get his COVID-19 vaccination. He urges others to come before the site is closed for good.

“Get it,” he said. “Get your shot. Just get your shot.”

There are 3,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine available for Monday and Tuesday.

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Cierra Putman, WFTV.com