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22 Publix locations to administer COVID vaccine

Begins Jan. 7 in Citrus, Hernando, Marion Counties
Posted at 5:43 PM, Jan 05, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-05 17:43:13-05

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Speaking from a Publix in Ocala on Tuesday, Governor Ron Desantis announced the grocery store chain will begin distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to those 65 and older.

Beginning Jan. 7, Publix's online portal will start allowing appointments to be made. That site can be found by clicking here.

Currently, 100 vaccines per day will be offered at 22 Publix locations in Citrus, Hernando, and Marion Counties.

Appointments and patient forms must be filled out ahead of time using the online portal.