Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime and WorldSafe1st Partner to Open Two FREE COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Sites in North Miami
North Miami, FL – September 1, 2021
Today, City of North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime in partnership with WorldSafe1st will open two COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Sites for residents who wish to receive the Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
What: FREE COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Sites
When: Rapid & PRC Testing: Monday to Friday Vaccines: Saturdays by Appointment Only
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (while supplies last)
Where: Gwen Margolis Community Center
1590 NE 123 Street
North Miami, FL 33161
Joe Celestin Center
1525 NW 135 Street
North Miami, FL 33167
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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Media Contact:
Susset Cabrera, Communications Manager
305 895 9888, Ext. 12151
news@northmiamifl.gov
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).
