ORLANDO, Fla. – Beginning the first full week in April, any Florida resident over 18 years old will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine after Gov.

Ron DeSantis announced new guidelines on Thursday. Before all adults are eligible, the state will first open up vaccinations to those 40 and older starting Monday.

Previously, the governor opened vaccines to the 65 and up age group and most recently 50 and older. [TRENDING: 18+ can soon get vaccine in Fla. | That’s not lint: Family finds snake in dryer | So Florida: Gator swims with shark] Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings moved ahead and opened the Orange County Convention Center vaccine site to anyone 40 or older beginning this past Monday.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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