ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Health officials in Orlando shut down a COVID-19 vaccination site Friday at Camping World Stadium and moved operations across town.
The Orange County operations are now back at Barnett Park, near the Central Florida Fairgrounds.
Officials said the fight against COVID-19 is moving in the right direction, as Orange County has managed to keep its rolling positivity rate below 10%.
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Although there’s still work to do to continue that trend, sites have been scaled back.
A COVID-19 site at Clarcona Elementary school will also close on Sunday.
The Barnett Park site remains a place to get tested for COVID-19 as well.
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Health officials at Barnett Park will offer every type of vaccine except first doses of Moderna.
People like Jennifer Bravo are happy the community is working together to keep everyone safe.
“I honestly I think it’s been great,” Bravo said. “They’ve been offering it at schools, so they’ve been trying to make it as easily accessible as possible.”
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The Barnett Park site will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There will also be COVID-19 testing at the Econ Soccer Complex.
People are encouraged to register for appointments at the county health department’s website.
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