This afternoon, Lakeland-based grocery chain Publix announced it would expand its partnership with the state and begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors and certain health care workers in Pasco and Pinellas counties.
Starting Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 6 a.m., eligible patients can reserve vaccination appointments online for his coming Sunday, Feb. 7. Registrations for next week will begin on Friday.
Eligible patients include residents over the age of 65 years (with proof of residency), health care workers who are in direct contact with patients, and residents or staff members at long term care facilities.
“We understand how many people in our communities want to receive this critical vaccine, and it is our privilege to administer doses to the residents of Florida,” said CEO Todd Jones in a statement. “With each distribution, we remain grateful for the role we are able to play in helping protect the health and safety of as many people in our communities as possible.”
The full list of Publix stores offering the vaccine can be found here.
With the addition of these stores, Publix now offers the Moderna COVID-19 at 325 of its pharmacies in 23 counties. As of now, zero Publix locations in Hillsborough County offer the vaccine.
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This article appears in Jan 28 – Feb 3, 2021.
