[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by biker1

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.

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.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

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.

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.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

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

So sorry for you. Florida residents first.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

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.

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?

[biker1]

Yes, I know that. Go back and reread the post I was responding to.

Originally Posted by coffeebean

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.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

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?

I said in previous post that this is going to be complicated. At least foreigners who have no tie at all to Florida will not be able to fly in, get vaccinated then fly home again. THAT is what was happening to some degree. Even if ONE person did that, I was not on board with it.

[DAN48]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

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.

Based on recent vaccination activity, I think the original draft read "only Florida residents who do not reside in Sumter County" can receive the vaccine.

[Buckeyephan]

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.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Buckeyephan

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.

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.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

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.

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.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

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.

and then it sort of begins to be another argument. Would someone close the door? There is a definite chill in the air.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

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.

Now that actually makes sense. And it covers snowbirds who are *residing* in Florida during the time when vaccinations are available.

[JGVillages]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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.

Convenient but if every vaccination site scheduled far apart it would take “forever” to have everyone vaccinated. Reasonably close appointments keep the needle poking.

[Dotneko]

Trying to clarify - we are building, but do not currently own since closing does not happen until completion in May.
We are renting through then with a resident ID card - will that suffice for the ID requirement or should i not even bother?
We were going to wait until the house is ready to do drivers licenses to avoid doing it twice.

[Two Bills]

Seeing as how spurious claims are put down on here by avid researchers, and yet, still not a single link to any number for foreigners being vaccinated.
It makes you wonder if the whole story was just click bait!