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Florida one of first in U.S. to rollout coronavirus vaccination program in long-term care facilities
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Florida marked another historic step Wednesday toward the end of the pandemic, as a medical professional administered Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine at a long-term care facility.Gov. Ron DeSantis was at John Knox Village in Pompano Beach as he announced the South Florida facility was one of the first of its kind to receive and distribute the shots marking the start of the Florida’s distribution plan in long-term care facilities.[TRENDING: Manatee found decapitated | Santa, Mrs. Claus spread COVID-19 | Grammy winner saves Fla. theater with $20,000 donation]The state received its initial shipment of Pfizer’s vaccine this week, with 100,000 doses allocated to Florida’s frontline workers.