Publix Working With Florida Department of Health to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations in 22 Store Pharmacies in Citrus, Hernando and Marion Counties

LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At a press conference this afternoon, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a collaboration between Publix and the Florida Department of Health to distribute approximately 15,000 doses of the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine to customers ages 65 and older. The vaccine will initially be available at 22 stores in Citrus, Hernando and Marion counties.

“It’s our privilege to work with Governor DeSantis as a distributor of this important vaccine. We’re grateful to play a role in helping to protect the health and well-being of people at risk of serious complications from the coronavirus,” said Publix Vice President of Pharmacy Dain Rusk. “We look forward to a time when everyone who wants a vaccination is able to receive one.”

Each store can schedule approximately 120 vaccinations per day, while supplies last. Vaccinations are by appointment only starting Thursday, Jan. 7. Customers can make an appointment by using the online reservation system on publix.com/covidvaccine.

Vaccinations are provided at no cost. Customers with insurance will need to bring their insurance card, and customers without insurance will need to provide their driver’s license or Social Security number.

The participating store locations are:

CITY	STORE	ADDRESS
Belleview	#438, Belleview Commons	10135 SE U.S. Highway 441
Brooksville	#1132, Brooksville Square	19390 Cortez Blvd.
Crystal River	#797, Crystal Springs Shopping Center	6760 W. Gulf To Lake Highway
Dunnellon	#1616, Rainbow Square Shopping Center	11352 N. Williams St., Suite 400
Hernando	#475, Shoppes of Citrus Hills	2685 N. Forest Ridge Blvd.
Homosassa	#1193, Shoppes of Sugarmill Woods	9525 S. Suncoast Blvd.
Inverness	#1448, Publix Plaza Inverness	1012 W. Main St.
Ocala	#61, Forty East Shopping Center	3450 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
	#404, Pearl Britain Plaza	2647 NE 35^th St.
	#419, Churchill Square	303 SE 17^th St.
	#733, Heather Island Plaza	7578 SE Maricamp Road, Suite 100
	#856, Heath Brook Commons	5400 SW College Road, Suite 200
	#1201, Canopy Oak Center	8075 SW Highway 200, Unit 111
	#1289, Park View Commons	3035 SE Maricamp Road
	#1365, The Shops at Foxwood	2765 NW 49^th Ave., Suite 301
	#1477 Grand Oaks Town Center	2575 SW 42^nd St., Suite 100
Spring Hill	#411, Publix at Seven Hills	160 Mariner Blvd.
	#457, Lakewood Plaza	4365 Commercial Way
	#630, Publix at Barclay	14371 Spring Hill Drive
	#813, Mariner Commons	4158 Mariner Blvd.
	#1282, Shoppes at Avalon	13455 County Line Road
Weeki Wachee	#1198, The Shoppes at Glen Lakes	9595 Commercial Way

Publix is also in communication with the other six states in its operating area to provide COVID-19 vaccinations as part of their distribution efforts.

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 225,000 associates, currently operates 1,264 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. For 23 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s website, corporate.publix.com.