HomeMy WebLinkAboutflorida_executive_order_21-079_20210326OFFICE OF THE GOVE OR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 21-79
(Amending Executive Order 20-315 - Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida's Seniors)
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-52, subsequently extended,
declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVED-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 3.5 million
individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by Article IV, Section I (a) of the Florida Constitution and by the Florida
Emergency Management Act, as arnended, and all other applicable laws, promulgate the following
Executive Order:
Section I. Effective March 29, 2021, Executive Order 20-315, as amended by Executive
Orders 21-46, 21-47, 21-62 and 21-67, is expanded to include the following:
During this phase of vaccine administration, all providers administering any COVED- 9
vaccine shall only vaccinate the following populations:
o Long-term care facility residents and staff;
• Persons 40 years of age and older; and
Health care personnel with direct patient contact.
All individuals authorized by law to administer COVID-19 vaccinations may vaccinate
persons determined by a physician to he extremely vulnerable to COVID-19. Such physician
determinations shall includc a statement that the patient meets the defined eligibility criteria
established by a form prescribed by the Florida Department of Health.
Section 2. Effective April 5, 2021, all Floridians shall be eligible to receive any COVID-
19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration.
Section 3. Except as amended herein, all portions of Executive Order 21-67 are ratified
and reaffirmed.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of
Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this 26th day
of March,
N DESANTIS, GOVERNOR
ATTEST:
SE RETARY OF Si A