JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The state has taken the reigns when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine in Jacksonville, and that means city-run vaccine sites are closed for appointments.
Thursday, the City of Jacksonville announced it was closing its two city-operated COVID-19 vaccine centers. Those are the Lane Wylie Senior Center and the Mandarin Senior Center.
Those who received their first dose before the end of the day Thursday can still get their second dose. Please call 866-200-3762 to schedule a second dose if you have not already received an appointment date/time.
Jackie Sowle got her first COVID-19 vaccine at the Mandarin Senior Center Thursday and didn't mind an hour wait.
"I’m glad I got it. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to get it for quite a while. And I have adult kids from Michigan that are coming and we want to be safe while they’re here," she said.
Why has the city closed these sites?
According to an email from the City of Jacksonville's Public Affairs office, “The State of Florida made the decision to redirect and uniformly distribute vaccine supply at State locations. We have made the Department of Emergency Management aware of our readiness and capacity to aid where needed in this process.”
What this means is that there is now one place where people 65 and older can get the vaccine in Jacksonville, and that’s the Regency Mall. That's until stores and doctor’s offices start to carry it. Please call their hotline at 866-200-3762 to make an appointment.