Publix Super Markets opened more than 45,000 appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine Friday morning.
By 8:30 a.m., all appointments in Florida were booked.
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In Central Florida, Publix stores in Marion, Flagler, Brevard and Volusia counties are offering the vaccine.
To receive a vaccine, people must be 65 or older, be a health care worker or live or work in a long-term care facility.
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People will also have to prove they are a Florida resident.
“As we receive additional vaccines, we’ll continue to open the scheduler for additional appointments,” a spokesperson said.
MAP: COVID-19 vaccine locations in Central Florida
According to the company’s website, the next time it will open vaccine appointments is Feb. 5 at 7 a.m.
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