Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Wants Residency Restrictions For COVID-19 Vaccinations

Miami FL

15 January, 2021

12:57 PM

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CBS Miami January 15, 2021 Calling it a "Miami First" policy, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez wants a residency restriction so that only those that live in Miami can receive a COVID-19 vaccination within city limits. Mayor Francis Suarez pitched the idea at a city commission meeting Thursday as plans are being made for people to start receiving vaccinations as early as Wednesday at Marlins Park, according to CBS4 news partner The Miami Herald. Federal regulations and guidance from emergency managers agree that there cannot be residency requirements for receiving the vaccine. But Suarez requested that the city manager and attorney "take all legal steps necessary to prevent non-residents of the city of Miami from receiving vaccines prior to the elderly and vulnerable population of our community and the general population of our city." Read more at CBS Miami