Originally Posted by biker1 (Post 1890098)

Who is paying is not the point. The states appear to be getting distributions based on their population. If people from other states obtain vaccinations in Florida then it dilutes the number of available vaccinations for Floridians.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1890119)

Your statements make no sense. First you say it's restricted to "only Florida residents." Then you say "NON-US citizens" can't get it in the state.

There are tens of thousands of Florida residents who are not US citizens. Most of them are here legally (some not, but most are). People *residing* in Florida come from all over the world.

If they are living in Florida when the vaccines are available, why should they be required to risk spreading virus to everyone who isn't yet vaccinated, just because they're not US Citizens? MOST people who want the vaccine, can't get it yet because they're not eligible. That means MOST people who want it, are currently unprotected.

If you force a significant segment of the state's population to NOT get the vaccine, you basically put them AND everyone they come in contact with, at risk.

Seems like a stupid thing to do.

Unless the information is wrong, and is being misinterpreted.

Originally Posted by dhdallas (Post 1890148)

I sorry. Speak small English. Now no vaccine for I. Will get cough & give COVID to persons. Much apology. I love America!

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 1890153)

I will no longer use the phrase NON-US citizens. The phrase the governor's office is using is ONLY FLORIDA RESIDENTS. Proof of residency is required to receive the vaccine. I think that covers it.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 1890151)

ONLY Florida residents can be vaccinated in Florida. People from other states will not be able to be vaccinated in Florida unless they have documentation that they reside in Florida. I guess that could mean people who own a home in Florida although they are not permanent residents. This could get complicated.

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 1890165)

Are you aware of how Florida residency is defined and what is required as proof? Specifically, does a USA citizen owning a second home in Florida, and paying higher property taxes than someone with the homestead exemption, qualify one as a Florida resident even though they live less than half the year in Florida?

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 1889958)

I just heard on WESH2 News that Governor DeSantis has announced that ONLY Florida residents can receive the vaccine here in Florida. WESH reported that the Governor's office received many complaints from Florida residents about vaccinating foreigners here in Florida.

Thanks to all of you who contacted our Governor and communicated you were against his policy to vaccinate anyone in our state of Florida no matter where they reside. NON-US citizens will no longer be able to receive a vaccine in our state.

As an aside, I never minded if US citizens who resided in another state received their vaccine in Florida. I was strongly opposed to NON-US citizens receiving vaccines here in the US.

Originally Posted by Buckeyephan (Post 1890252)

It’s interesting that Publix is offering the vaccine in Marion and Citrus counties but not Sumter or Lake. Guess we’re lucky to be in Florida. Ohio requires people to be 80 or older to be eligible so my sister at 79 has to wait.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1890119)

There are tens of thousands of Florida residents who are not US citizens. People *residing* in Florida come from all over the world. If they are living in Florida when the vaccines are available, why should they be required to risk spreading virus to everyone who isn't yet vaccinated, just because they're not US Citizens? If you force a significant segment of the state's population to NOT get the vaccine, you basically put them AND everyone they come in contact with, at risk.

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox (Post 1890264)

So true. Vaccination not only protects that person but reduces the ease with which the virus can be transmitted to non-vaccinated people.

I haven't seen any figures (has anyone?) but I doubt that, in reality, many "foreigners" underwent the cost and health risk of flying in to Florida in the hope of getting a jab.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 1890153)

I will no longer use the phrase NON-US citizens. The phrase the governor's office is using is ONLY FLORIDA RESIDENTS. Proof of residency is required to receive the vaccine. I think that covers it.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1890256)

I suspect that Publix may not want to give the vaccines in The Villages because it could cause a disruption to their grocery business with many people showing up without appointments. I got my first shot at a Publix about 65 miles away and the pharmacy was practically empty. They are scheduling the appointments far apart and their was no waiting required to get the vaccine. I didn't even see another person getting the vaccine.