Vaccines to go to Florida residents ONLY
 

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.

I'm very happy to hear this news although a little late! Who knows when we'll be getting more vaccinations and who knows who are really on the lists for it! I think a valid FL drivers license needs to be provided. Just my opinion but I know I wouldn't go to another state to get any vaccination.

This morning's newspaper, lower left corner of the front page.....
encouraging residents to continue to sign up via the GMR website....sumterfl.saferestart.net ...

"...to join a wait list and help show demand...".

Reasonable request and should mitigate the notion they have pulled stakes and abandoned their site in the open filed behind Freshmarket.......

Emphasizes product availability as the disruption issue.....

Perhaps they have learned what planning is required based on vaccine availability.....how to handle scheduling......

Time will tell.
:pray:

Not entirely true,
 

I believe you will find that the statement, NON-US Citizens will no longer be able to receive vaccine in our state is not entirely true. Persons legally holding a U.S Govt issued green card are also eligible to receive the vaccine.

Does anyone know how many vaccinations foreigners recieved in total?
As far as out of state people getting vaccinated, as the central government is picking up the tab for the vaccine, why not?
It's all coming out of the same pot!

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.

As it would appear the counties are also being allocated the vaccine based on their population, perhaps they should go as far as requiring an in-county address for a vaccination. No more Argentinians coming to the US, no more Iowans coming to Florida, and no more Sumter County residents traveling to Marion County.

Because each state has it's own priority rules for getting the vaccine. Florida is allowing everyone over 65 to get the vaccine, but other states are not. So, residents from other states should not be able to come into Florida just to take advantage of the Florida rules.

With approximately 130,000 residents and perhaps 78,000 (60%) over 65, it shouldn't be necessary to fill out a form to say, "I'm here and I want a vaccination." Ship 65,000 doses to Sumter County (50% of population) and when those are gone, THEN ask if there is interest in more.

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 would agree if there were plenty of vaccine available. But, most people who want it can't get it, not because they are not eligible, but because there is not enough vaccine available. The governor is just establishing a priority for who gets first access to the vaccine. That priority could change when more vaccine becomes available.

Very nice but wish they would tell us when more vaccines would be available.

That is one way.
I choose making an appointment (signing up).

OK then.They have to prove Florida residency. If they can do that then they can be vaccinated in Florida.

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

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.

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.

So sorry for you. Florida residents first.

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?

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

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.

Except Sumter County
 

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

I just hope that it works. We'll see.

That is a great question for the Governor's office. Email them here......

Contact Governor

There must be some truth to it otherwise the Governor's office would not have changed their policy to reflect, "Only Florida residents can be vaccinated in Florida". I'm glad our governor made that decision.

We will soon see what practice results.

It's wrong for out of state people to come to Florida for the vaccine. That only creates a shortage for valid Florida residents. What are they supposed to do then? Travel to another state to get their vaccine? That makes zero sense. Florida vaccines should go to Florida residents, period.

I put the blame for the distribution issues on the ones doing the distribution and prioritizing non residents over residents. I am glad that DeSantis stepped in and put an end to that nonsense. There seems to be an epidemic of nonsensical people these days which is sad.

If the people own a house in Florida and have a doctor in Florida then they should be able to get the vaccine. They live in Florida part of the year and should be able to prove that they do.

People flying in from NJ to visit Disney World and take advantage of Florida vaccine distribution - no.

Here is what Publix requires.

Florida residency requirements.

The state of Florida requires that those receiving their first vaccine dose provide proof of residency meeting criteria 1, 2, or 3 below.

Valid Florida driver license issued by Florida State Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
ORValid Florida identification card issued by Florida State Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
ORIf a customer cannot present #1 or #2, the customer can prove satisfactory Florida residency by presenting a copy of any two of the following items if they reflect a Florida residential address (Note: A P.O. box or commercial/business address is not sufficient and the second item must be from a different category than the first item):

Category A: a deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet, OR residential rental or lease agreement

Category B: a utility hookup or utility work order dated within 60 days before the date of vaccination

Category C: a utility bill dated within two months of the date of vaccination

Category D: mail from a financial institution, including checking, savings, or investment account statements, dated within two months of the date of vaccination

Category E: mail from a federal, state, county, or municipal government agency, dated within two months of the date of vaccination

Category F: proof of a Florida residential address for the individual’s parent, stepparent, legal guardian, or other person with whom the seasonal resident resides in Florida, PLUS a written statement from the person with whom the seasonal resident resides stating that the seasonal resident does reside with him or her.

In Florida, we have a large percentage of non citizens. They need to get vaccinated or the virus will continue to spread. Do people have to show proof of citizenship like a passport? How can they tell if a person is not a citizen.

I want every human to receive the vaccine so the spread will not continue, who cares where they come from. As we know there are a lot of snowbirds in The Villages and they need vaccines as well.

You can see for yourself the proof that Publix is requiring. If the person is here legally and is residing in Florida legally, they should be able to provide proof of that.