Notifications For 4,000 Vaccine Appointments Went Out Friday

Sarasota FL

12 February, 2021

1:57 PM

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SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — The Department of Health in Sarasota County notified individuals from the county's coronavirus vaccine queue Friday afternoon that they've been selected to receive the vaccine at upcoming clinics, the county said in an email. The DOH will distribute 4,000 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Sarasota Square Mall, the county's primary distribution site, Tuesday and Wednesday. Those who receive an appointment notification have two hours to confirm or decline it, the county said. If an individual declines an appointment, they won't lose their place in the queue. They'll be contacted for the next available vaccine clinic. Like what you're reading? Invite a friend to subscribe to free Sarasota newsletters and real-time email alerts. If receiving notifications by phone, the call will come from 941-861-8297. Emails will come from the Department of Health in Sarasota County COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System using the email address [email protected]. And those notified by text will receive a messaged from the number 88911. To receive the vaccine in Sarasota County, people must sign up through Everbridge, which can be accessed online here. You can also register by calling 941-861-VAXS (8297).