After an initial allocation to 22 pharmacies, Publix Super Markets implemented the coronavirus vaccine in 105 pharmacies in 12 counties in Florida.
Publix yesterday expanded its distribution of the Modern COVID-19 vaccine to Collier, Flagler, St. Johns and Volusia counties, with vaccinations starting tomorrow, January 14. According to the guidelines of Florida health authorities, immunization is currently available only to health care workers, residents and employees in long-term care facilities and people aged 65 and over.
Publix, based in Lakeland, Fla., Said the increase in allocation comes after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launched additional doses of the vaccine. The company noted that it is continuing negotiations with Florida and the other six states in its southeastern operating area to supply COVID-19 vaccines through its pharmacies.
“For 90 years, Publix has served its customers and communities in times of need,” Publix CEO Todd Jones said in a statement. “Our ability to provide these vaccines to Florida’s 65-year-olds and older is a privilege. We are grateful to Governor DeSantis for his willingness to work with us to serve our communities. “
COVID-19 vaccines will be offered by appointment while supplies last. Publix customers can schedule a vaccination using the retailer’s online booking system at publix.com/covidvaccine. Vaccines are free, but Publix said customers will need to bring their insurance card, and those without insurance must provide their driver’s license or Social Security number.
Publix announced on January 5 that it is working with the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Emergency Management Division to administer about 15,000 doses of the Modern vaccine, with injections starting at pharmacies in Citrus, Hernando and Marion counties on 8 of January. Instead, Publix said that each of its pharmacies can provide around 120 immunizations a day.
In addition to four pharmacies in Citrus County, seven in Hernando County and 12 in Marion County, Publix is offering coronavirus vaccines in Bay (five pharmacies), Collier (16 pharmacies), Escambia (six pharmacies), Flagler (four pharmacies), Okaloosa (seven pharmacies), St. Johns (14 pharmacies), Santa Rosa (five pharmacies), Volusia (22 pharmacies) and Walton (three pharmacies).
Publix operates more than 1,000 pharmacies in its 1,264 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.
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