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Orange County's rolling COVID positivity rate below 5% for 10 consecutive days

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Orange County Health Services does not ask for an individual’s social security number or proof of residency to receive a vaccine

From the Orange County Newsroom

As of Wednesday, October 20, 2021, the Florida Department of Health is reporting that Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate for COVID-19 is 4.09 percent. Additional County statistics include:

CDC level of community transmission: SUBSTANTIAL (down from high)

Eligible residents (12+) who have one vaccine dose: 75 percent

Eligible residents (12+) who have completed their vaccination series: 66 percent

Total positive cases for Orange County residents: 231,363

Total deaths in Orange County: 2,147

It is important to note that Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate has been below 5 percent for 10 consecutive days.

UPCOMING VACCINATION OPPORTUNITIES

Orange County Health Services Department continues to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccines at Barnett Park. It is important to know that Orange County Health Services does not ask for an individual’s social security number or proof of residency to receive a vaccine.

Barnett Park

4801 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808

Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., or until capacity is reached

No walk-ups, only four (4) persons per vehicle

COVID-19 vaccines are available to eligible individuals seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. For more vaccine information, or for additional sites, visit ocfl.net/VaccineSites.

COVID-19 TESTING

Residents who are interested in receiving a COVID-19 test are recommended to arrive early to Orange County’s free drive-thru testing sites, as sites may close early due to reaching its daily capacity or severe afternoon weather.

COVID-19 testing will take place seven days a week at both sites unless otherwise noted. For more testing information, visit ocfl.net/Testing.

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