COVID-19 vaccines to no longer be administered at Orlando International Airport
Airport issued apology for short notice
Jon Jankowski, Digital journalist
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ORLANDO, Fla. – COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be administered at the Orlando International Airport, according to a social media post from officials.
“The vaccination site has ceased operations at our airport. We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause,” OIA posted on Twitter.
Vaccination Site Update 💉 The vaccination site has ceased operations at our airport. We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause. For other vaccination sites in Orlando, please visit: https://t.co/ayR4cDQ8ORpic.twitter.com/8fiMGZ27Yo
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) July 20, 2021
The vaccine site at the airport was located near the arriving flights section of the facility.
Orange County reports 61.2 percent of people 12 and up have received a coronavirus vaccine.
A vaccine has not been approved for children under the age of 12.
