Pinellas

Some counties are working to vaccinate teachers over 65, but a Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association leader says it should be expanded, as all teachers are at risk.

The counties were taking reservations by phone after websites crashed Tuesday but filled time slots after a short time.

Vaccines are avalable for ages 65 and older. Due to the limited supply of vaccine, a reservation is required.

Pinellas will receive about 10,700 doses, which will be distributed by paramedics and nurses, with the National Guard helping with logistics.

Facilities in Pinellas and Broward counties will be the first to administer the Pfizer vaccine to its residents and health care personnel.

Thousands of parents have told the Pinellas County school district that they want their children to return to campus after starting the school year online.

These pop-up sites make it easier for communities disproportionately affected by the coronavirus to get tested. But convincing people to come is another hurdle.

At a Pinellas County School Board meeting Tuesday, teachers voiced frustration about having to instruct in-person and online students at the same time, as…

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