Jacksonville FL — During an update on the city’s response to the coronavirus pandemic Tuesday, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said that the two city-run vaccination sites at the Mandarin and Lane Wiley Senior Centers could stop administering new first-time doses at the two sites by the end of the day on Thursday. Curry says the city anticipates it will run out of vaccines by then.
“If things go as they are, at this moment, at the close of business Thursday we will not be able to vaccinate new people at those sites.” Curry says.
The mayor did assure that for the people who had already received their first dose at either site, those same people will be able to get their second dose of the vaccine at the same location 21 days later.
Curry says there isn’t a current timeline for when the city could receive more vaccines from the state. In the meantime officials are encouraging everyone to still practice mitigation efforts, like wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, washing your hands, avoiding large crowds and sanitizing frequently used surfaces.
“These simple steps remain our greatest tools in combating the virus right now.” Curry says.
U.F. Health Jacksonville CEO Dr. Leon Haley was at the news conference Tuesday and he echoed that sentiment.
“I want you to continue to wear your mask even for those of us who have been vaccinated, because until we can get to a point where a number of our citizens here in this community and beyond have been vaccinated, it is still critically important for you to wear your mask, socially distance, and of course to continue to wash your hands and practice good sanitation practices.” Haley says.
If you are 65 or older or a front-line healthcare worker, and still looking to get vaccinated in Jacksonville, you still have the option to get one by appointment only at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. New appointments become available every Thursday at 5PM.
You can make an appointment by clicking here.
Mayor @lennycurry:
— City of Jacksonville (COJ) (@CityofJax) January 19, 2021
“At this time, we anticipate the City will run out of its 1st dose of vaccines on Thursday. If you’ve received your 1st dose, you will receive your second dose at the same location where you received your first, 21 days after your first injection. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/PilHpRtTwp
We have made our state and federal partners aware we have the infrastructure in place to continue offering the vaccine and to expand locations. We’be been successful in getting vaccines to our most vulnerable individuals and we stand ready to bring on new sites if needed. (3/3)
— City of Jacksonville (COJ) (@CityofJax) January 19, 2021
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