The age threshold for vaccine eligibility in Florida is 16+. The channels for registration remain unchanged (and are included below).
- HEALTH DATA: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86
- Global Confirmed Cases: 143,295,243 (3,049,841 deaths)
- S. Confirmed Cases: 31,830,910 (569,042 deaths)
- Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,184,354 (35,294 deaths, 88,521 hospitalizations, 88,833 tests yesterday, 6.26% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals)
- Lee County Confirmed Cases: 67,153 (946 deaths, 2,283 hospitalizations, 2,487 tests yesterday, 7.84% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) (no explanation was provided for the decrease in the death total)
- Lee County Vaccinations: 109,720 first doses complete, 195,980 series complete
- Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,414 (The death and hospitalization numbers for Estero specifically are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)
- VACCINES
- State of Florida (for Florida/Lee County led sites): https://myvaccine.fl.gov/
- Publix: https://www.publix.com/covid-vaccine/florida
- CVS Pharmacy: https://www.cvs.com/vaccine/intake/store/covid-screener/covid-qns
- Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/account/login?returnUrl=/pharmacy/clinical-services/immunization/scheduled?imzType=covid
- Sam’s Club: https://www.samsclub.com/pharmacy/immunization?imzType=covid&cnxclid=16155801407638272073710070301008005&pid=CSE_Connex_
- Walgreens: https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19/location-screening
- GUIDELINES
- Practice “social distancing” by remaining at least 6 feet from others
- RENTAL ASSISTANCE
- Applications are being accepted for the LeeCares 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help households unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The application and full eligibility information is available at LeeFLcares.com
- TESTING
- Florida Division of Emergency Management Walk-Up Testing Site
- Century Link Sports Complex, 14100 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers, FL 33916
- Cost: No cost to the patient
- Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. seven days a week, weather dependent.
- Ages: All Ages
- More Information: Government Issued ID is required. Appointments and walk-ups are accepted.
- Visit the Curative Website to schedule an appointment and more information
- On days when the site experiences higher than normal demand, gate admittance may have to be temporarily paused until those currently in line have been tested
- Florida Department of Health drive-thru testing site
- 3920 Michigan Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916
- Cost: No cost to the patient
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday – Friday
- Appointments: Call 239-461-6100 to schedule an appointment.
- Ages: 2 and up
- Results: Typically within 48 to 72 hours
- Florida is increasing testing capacity for COVID-19. Testing sites sponsored by the state of Florida and other entities are free and open to the public. Visit the Florida Department of Health website for more information.