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More than 22,000 Florida residents have died as a result of contracting COVID-19. Black people make up nearly 3,800 of those deaths.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said that residents over 65 should be soon able to receive a shot at Hard Rock Stadium and other large-scale venues.

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The lack of an appointment system last week prompted some seniors to camp out in overnight temperatures in the mid-50s for a chance to get an initial dose of the vaccine.

The stores are part of a pilot program that will begin giving the vaccine Friday, as supplies last. More stores across the state could be added if distribution goes well.

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

Appearing at an Orlando Health hospital in Seminole County, Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined several steps the state plans to take to amplify vaccination efforts,

Pinellas and Hillsborough counties began taking reservations Monday for residents 65 and older who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The president of the Florida Education Association says DeSantis "turned his back on educators in Florida."

Agency officials said reducing the number of doses creates a potential for harm in patients because "they may assume that they are fully protected when they are not" and may "take unnecessary risks."