JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayor Lenny Curry tweeted Wednesday afternoon that Jacksonville Fire and Rescue personnel will begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
According to Curry’s tweet, they will also be assisting the state by administering the vaccine to Jacksonville citizens.
Our first responders began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine today. This will help protect the public when @jfrdjax responds to emergencies. They will also be assisting the state by administering the vaccine to Jacksonville citizens. I'm very grateful for their service & sacrifices pic.twitter.com/muoo6HCO7r
— Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) December 23, 2020
Action News Jax reached out to the city to see how many JFRD employees will get the vaccine. We also asked if the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will receive the vaccine.
Action News Jax will have more on the story at Action News Jax at 5 and 6.
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