Orange County

The county says the decision is in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order suspending local government mandates.

The person had underlying health conditions, but county epidemiologist Alvina Chu says it’s a reminder that young people can get serious cases of the disease.

A similar effort in Orange County last week resulted in about 1,500 students and family members receiving their coronavirus shots.

Orange County’s first phase of lifting its mask mandate begins immediately. Social distancing in public places is now reduced from six feet to three feet.

Mayor Jerry Demings, while noting demand for the vaccine has slowed, says decisions will be based on data and science.

The “I Got My Shot” campaign is a collaboration between Orange County government, the Health Department and other partners.

Residents 16 and older can get the Pfizer vaccine Monday through Friday at the site. Up to 1,000 doses will be available each day.

It took 13 minutes to fill the available spots for the county-run drive-thru location at the Orange County Convention Center, the first site in Florida to open eligibility to residents 40 and over.

Mayor Jerry Demings says the decision came after consulting with nearby Lake, Osceola and Seminole counties and representatives of the White House and the state.

Orange County said it will continue to enforce its mask mandate as it has through most of the pandemic. Volusia and Brevard will not have additional regulations.