West Palm Beach Mayor Releases Statement On Vaccine Access Delay

From City of West Palm Beach:

January 6, 2021

“Many residents and business owners have rightly expressed concern and frustration about lengthy wait times and the inability to access appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine, which is being distributed by the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County. I have offered the support of the City of West Palm Beach to Palm Beach County, the Florida Department of Health, and the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County in their efforts to vaccinate our community. The West Palm Beach Fire Department stands by ready, willing and able to help administer the vaccine to City residents in conformance with the priority distribution requirements of the Governor’s Executive Order 20-315. I have also asked for allocation and delivery to the City of 21,000 doses of the vaccine for administration to all City residents over 65 years of age.”

—Keith A. James, Mayor

COVID RESOURCES:

• APPOINTMENTS: The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County are distributing the vaccine by appointment only. To make an appointment, send an email to chd50feedback@flhealth.gov.
• CONTACT:
• The Florida Department of Health Call Center: Dial 1-866-779-6121 or email COVID19@flhealth.gov.
• West Palm Beach City Hall: (561) 822-2222 (TTY: 800-955-8771).
• LINKS TO INFORMATION:

• PBC Vaccine FAQs
• Florida Department of Health in PBC - COVID-19 Vaccine Information
• City of West Palm Beach COVID-19 Updates

This press release was produced by the City of West Palm Beach. The views expressed are the author's own.