WHAT:     ‘Protect WPB’

Mayor Keith A. James will host a press conference to update the public on the mass-vaccination site, which is scheduled to open in the City of West Palm Beach on Thursday. In delivering remarks, Mayor James will be joined by Palm Beach County officials and city first responders. As a part of Mayor James’ signature ProtectWPB initiative, the mass-vaccination site aims to vaccinate 1000 residents each week through July 2021 to ensure everyone who wants or needs a COVID-19 vaccine in West Palm Beach has access to the vaccine.

WHEN:     Thursday, April 1, 2021 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:   City Hall, Flagler Gallery (401 Clematis Street)

WHO:       Mayor Keith A. James, City of West Palm Beach

                    Mayor Dave Kerner, Palm Beach County

Commissioner Mack Bernard, Palm Beach County

Assistant Fire Chief Brent Bloomfield, West Palm Beach Fire Department

*Remarks will also be delivered in Spanish and Haitian Creole

NOTE:       Event is open to only credentialed members of the media. Members of the media are asked to follow social distancing guidelines and wear appropriate face coverings.

ON-SITE MEDIA CONTACT:     Kathleen Walter (561) 545-2042