Floridians age 60 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting next week

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By Sarah Wilson

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Floridians age 60 and older will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting next week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday.

He said the minimum age for vaccination eligibility will drop from 65 to 60 as of Monday, March 15.

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That means people age 60 and older will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine at all participating pharmacies and vaccination sites across the state.

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Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News starting at 4 p.m. for live updates.

Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)

Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)

Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)

Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)

Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)

Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)

Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)

Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)

Orange County Convention Center vaccine guide Channel 9 got an up-close look at what to expect when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center to get your COVID-19 vaccine. (WFTV Staff)