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Publix cancels Wednesday’s COVID‑19 vaccination scheduling opportunity in Florida

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WFTX — Publix Pharmacy will not have appointments during Easter weekend, so it is canceling its Wednesday, March 31 scheduling opportunity in Florida, according to a press release from the company on Tuesday.

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The online reservation system will reopen Friday, April 2, for appointments for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Publix says appointments to receive second doses are not impacted by this change.

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Vaccinations are provided for any individual who meets state and federal requirements at the time of the appointment. Individuals can find which groups are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by visiting theFlorida Department of Health website.

Vaccinations are provided by appointment only, while supplies last, through the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine. Appointments cannot be made by calling Publix or the Publix Pharmacy.