Executive Order 21-47 Doc#2306650 Bk#3079 PS 512
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Filed and Recorded in Official Records of
MONROE COUNTY KEVIN MADOK,CPA
STATE OF FLORIDA .
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 21-47
(Amending Executive Order 20-315 - Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida's Seniors)
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-52, subsequently extended,
declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19;and
WHEREAS,the State of Florida is leading the effort to distribute the vaccine to the elderly
and vulnerable populations of the State; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has successfully provided vaccines to over two million
individuals over the age of 65 and additional individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by Article IV, Section 1(a) of the Florida Constitution and by the Florida
Emergency Management Act,as amended,and all other applicable laws,promulgate the following
Executive Order:
Section 1. Effective March 3, 2021, Executive Order 20-315, as amended by Executive
Order 21-46, is amended to include the following:
During this first phase of vaccine administration,all providers administering any COVID-
19 vaccine shall only vaccinate the following populations:
• Long-term care facility residents and staff;
• Persons 65 years of age and older;
• Health care personnel with direct patient contact;
• K-12 school employees 50 years of age and older;
• Sworn law enforcement officers 50 years of age and older; and
• Firefighters 50 years of age and older.
In addition to hospital providers, physicians licensed under chapters 458 and 459, Florida
Statutes, may also vaccinate persons whom they deem to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19.
Advanced practice registered nurses under chapter 464, Florida Statutes,and pharmacists licensed
under chapter 465, Florida Statutes, may vaccinate persons determined by a physician to be
extremely vulnerable to COVID-19. Such physician determinations shall include a statement that
the patient meets the defined eligibility criteria established by a form prescribed by the Florida
Department of Health.
Section 2. Except as amended herein, all portions of Executive Order 21-46 are ratified
and reaffirmed.
11/ IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of
Florida to be tied, at Tallahassee,this 1st day of
March
ON DESANTIS, GOVERNOR
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