FEMA: Walk-ups encouraged at new Orlando mass vaccination site - WESH 2 Orlando

According to the federal agency in charge of the new site, appointments are not required and walk-ups are encouraged in an effort to "increase COVID-19 vaccine access to underserved populations.".

FEMA spokesperson Crystal Paulk-Buchanan said: "If an individual arrives to the site and all time slots are filled for that day, site staff will work with them to schedule an appointment at the site to receive a vaccine.

They are asking people in newly approved groups like police and teachers bring proof of employment to site to get vaccine.

One of the first to get a shot as part of training was Orlando police Chief Orlando Rolon and about 140 other law enforcement officers.

“These officers have been risking their lives all year long during this COVID pandemic to make sure that our citizens are kept safe,” said Rolon.

Chief Rolon said last year, the nation lost more officers to COVID-19 than in the line of duty.

Out of the Orlando Police Department’s over 800 officers, he said over 100 have tested positive for the coronavirus throughout the pandemic.