Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime and WorldSafe1st Partner to Open a new COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Site in North Miami
North Miami, FL – August 17, 2021
City of North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime in partnership with WorldSafe1st opened a new COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Site for residents who wish to receive the Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
What: COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Site
When: Monday to Friday: Rapid & PRC Testing
Saturdays: Vaccine appointments only
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (while supplies last)
Where: Gwen Margolis Community Center
1590 NE 123 Street
North Miami, FL 33161
Pre-registration is not required to take a COVID-19 test. Residents may walk-in for service. All three vaccines will be free of charge and available for residents in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order Number 21-79. Residents who are 18 years old and older must show a valid form of ID upon arrival along with an insurance card if available. To schedule a vaccine appointment, call the WorldSafe1st COVID Response Line at 1-800-935-9505 or register online at www.homesafe1st.com/covid. After receiving the vaccine, the CDC recommends residents continue to wear a mask, social distance, and follow other public health precautions. For additional information regarding the Covid-19 vaccine, visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.
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About the City of North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With more than 64,000 residents, North Miami is the sixth largest city in Miami-Dade County. We are home to the Oleta River State Park; the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA North Miami).
Media Contact:
Susset Cabrera, Communications Manager
305 895 9888, Ext. 12151
news@northmiamifl.gov
