Testing for COVID-19 at Barnett Park has closed after reaching its daily capacity. Testing will reopen on Wednesday at 9 a.m.The increase in cases in Orange County has also brought people to Barnett Park for an increase in testing.On Monday, Orange County’s 14-day positivity rate sat at 11.2%, tripled from three weeks ago. Officials say 61% of Orange County residents over the age of 12 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, but that’s far from the herd immunity 70% desired.With the spike, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has strongly recommended vaccinated and unvaccinated people wear masks inside in crowded places.”If you are not vaccinated, now is the time to do so,” Demings said. “I wish there was more I could do to protect you. But you hold the key to your own destiny. You can protect yourselves by simply getting vaccinated.”Vaccinations are still available at the Barnett Park testing location.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. —
Testing for COVID-19 at Barnett Park has closed after reaching its daily capacity. Testing will reopen on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
The increase in cases in Orange County has also brought people to Barnett Park for an increase in testing.
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On Monday, Orange County’s 14-day positivity rate sat at 11.2%, tripled from three weeks ago. Officials say 61% of Orange County residents over the age of 12 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, but that’s far from the herd immunity 70% desired.
With the spike, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has strongly recommended vaccinated and unvaccinated people wear masks inside in crowded places.
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“If you are not vaccinated, now is the time to do so,” Demings said. “I wish there was more I could do to protect you. But you hold the key to your own destiny. You can protect yourselves by simply getting vaccinated.”
Vaccinations are still available at the Barnett Park testing location.