The Nassau County ticket system for the COVID-19 vaccine will begin Monday

After the Florida Department of Health in Nassau County received a “very limited” supply of Modern COVID-19, the county announced a plan to begin distributing the vaccine.

Greg Foster, director of Nassau County Emergency Management, said Sunday that the county will begin an entry process Monday through Eventbrite, which will allow people to get a ticket online and receive instructions via email about how to schedule your appointment and where.

Foster said the county decided to follow this process to avoid problems with phone lines or websites and prevent residents from having to camp overnight. This was the case in St. Louis County. Johns when the county functioned in order of arrival and classification.

Foster said health workers have direct contact with patients who have not received a vaccine through their employers and that those over 65 can visit www.OneNassau.com and find the “COVID VACCINE.” and follow the instructions that appear to start the appointment process.

The county health department will explain to those receiving shots how and when they will receive their second shot.

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According to Foster, supplies are expected to increase over the next few weeks, although they may be on limited plots.

“We have received fewer doses than some counties, so we have focused on administering the vaccine to the most vulnerable in our community, the most needy, as soon as possible. We can now begin to follow the guidelines set by the governor and begin the process. of providing vaccines to residents over the age of 65, ”Foster said. “At the moment, it’s a slow process, but we’re working diligently to vaccinate everyone.”

The State Department of Health has already begun administering vaccines to top medical personnel and other health professionals in Nassau County, according to emergency management officials.