HomeMy WebLinkAboutE.O. No. 21-046 - Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida's SeniorsSTATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 21-46
(Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida's Seniors)
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, 1 issued Executive Order 20-52, subsequently extended,
declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19, and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is leading the effort to distribute the vaccine to the elderly
and vulnerable populations of the State; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has successfully provided vaccines to over two million
individuals over the age of 65 and additional individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by Article IV, Section 1(a) of the Florida Constitution and by the Florida
Emergence Management Act, as amended, and all other applicable laws, promulgate the following
Executive Order:
Section 1. Executive Order 20-315 is extended and amended to include the following:
During this first phase of vaccine administration, all providers administering any COV1D-
19 vaccine shall only vaccinate the following populations:
• Long-term care facility residents and staff,
• Persons 65 years of age and older; and
• Health care personnel with direct patient contact;
In addition to hospital providers, physicians licensed under Chapters 458 and 459, Florida
Statutes, may also vaccinate persons whom they deem to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19,
and advanced practice registered nurses licensed under Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, and
pharmacists licensed under Chapter 465, Florida Statutes, may vaccinate persons determined by a
physician to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19.
Section 2. Except as amended herein, all portions of Executive Order 20-315 are ratified
and reaffirmed.
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