COVID-19 vaccination registration opens at 9 a.m. on Feb. 11
St. Johns County received an allotment of 3,900 Pfizer vaccines from the State of Florida this week. Registration will open at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, for vaccination appointments on Feb. 12, 15 and 17. Schedule an appointment by going to https://tinyurl.com/y52tcoaz or by calling the St. Johns County COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at (904) 295-3711 (dial all 10 digits) after 9 a.m. on Thursday. You will not be able to register for an appointment through the website or hotline prior to 9 a.m. It is recommended that vaccine recipients arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to their appointment. The Pfizer vaccine requires the recipient to receive a second dose in 21 days. Those who receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine through St. Johns County will leave with an appointment scheduled for the second dose. The limited number of COVID-19 vaccines St. Johns County receives from the State of Florida determines appointment availability. For updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccination program, go to www.sjcfl.us/coronavirusvaccinations or text SJCVACCINE to 888777.
Flagler Health +/St. John County offering COVID-19 testing
Flagler Health +, in partnership with St. Johns County, is offering COVID-19 testing between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Saturday at the St. Johns County Agricultural Center, 3111 Agricultural Center Drive.
Operated by Telescope Health, the site will provide PCR COVID-19 tests, rapid COVID-19 tests and COVID-19 antibody tests. Insured test recipients will be required to pay a draw fee of $52 for a PCR test, $129 for a rapid test and $52 for an antibody test, and insurance will be billed for the remaining balance. Uninsured St. Johns County residents may receive a PCR test at no charge upon registration with Flagler Health + Care Connect and must pre-register by calling (904) 819-3035. In addition, uninsured residents may also pay $129 out of pocket for the rapid test and $100 out of pocket for the antibody test.
Rapid test results are typically available within four-to-six hours. PCR and antibody test results are available within 48 hours on average, but may take longer depending on regional testing conditions. For more information, go to www.flaglerhealth.org/covidtesting or call (904) 819-3035.
County conducting transit survey
St. Johns County is hosting a survey through Sunday, Feb. 14, to garner public feedback on the county’s transit development plan. The purpose of this survey is to identify public transportation needs and means of enhancing travel and access in St. Johns County. To complete a survey, go to www.publicinput.com/sjtransitsurvey. For more information, email rgarvey@sjcfl.us or call (904) 209-0630.
