Vaccine Registration Closes In Hillsborough, Waiting On Supply

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — COVID-19 vaccine registrations have temporarily stopped for seniors Tuesday afternoon after the Hillsborough County Health Department filled its available appointments for the week, a news release said.

The county expects to be able to offer additional appointments next week. Residents can visit HCFLGov.net/vaccine for additional information and updates.

Starting Wednesday, about 9,000 vaccine doses will begin to be distributed in Hillsborough to residents 65 and older. The health department expects to have all of these doses given by Saturday.

Demand for those appointments has been high, health officials said. The high demand caused registration issues via online for many residents. Long wait times were also reported by seniors who attempted to make appointments through the phone system.

The county expects shipments of vaccine doses weekly, and residents will be notified about how to make appointments as soon as the next batch of vaccines are available.