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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings To Launch Public Safety Campaign to Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Build Community Immunity
Orange County, Fla. – Orange County officials, along with representatives from the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, the City of Orlando, Orlando Economic Partnership, Visit Orlando, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando will reveal a campaign that aims to debunk vaccine myths, highlight trusted voices in the community and encourage residents to get vaccinated. The hope is that vaccinated residents will then become advocates for the vaccine.
The campaign’s goal is to make all residents aware of the safety, convenience and benefits of receiving the vaccine as soon as possible to build community immunity. This campaign was developed at the request of Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings. A task force made up of tourism and business leaders in the region gathered with County staff to collaborate and produce an initiative that would engage local residents to get vaccinated.
WHAT:
- Photo/B-Roll opportunity of Florida Department of Health in Orange County Mobile Vaccination Trailer wrapped in new campaign message. Officials representing Orange County Government, Florida Department of Health in Orange County, City of Orlando, Orlando Economic Partnership, Visit Orlando, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando will be present.
WHEN:
- Wednesday, April 14, 2021
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE:
- Orange County Administration Building
Outside alongside Rosalind Ave. (Bus Lane)
201 S. Rosalind Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
MEDIA:
- R.S.V.P. by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.