ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — As the U.S. nears 50% of the country becoming fully vaccinated, sites across the Sunshine State are still administering thousands of doses a day in the fight against COVID-19. So far, Florida has fully vaccinated just shy of 8 million people.

On Tuesday, the FEMA-supported vaccine site at Valencia College's west campus in Orlando was preparing to shut down operations. The site has provided more than 204,000 vaccine doses since it opened on March 3. But after nearly three months of operations, it is closing down for good. 

On the final day of offering vaccinations, lines moved quickly as a steady stream of people came through to get a shot.

“We’re currently (here) just for tourism and as well, getting the vaccine," said Sophia Bedrossian, who was visiting Orlando from Honduras with her family. "So we’re very thankful and very grateful to have this opportunity."

Bedrossian said she's relieved they were able to get their shot on their trip. ​

“Over in Honduras, we’re not having the vaccines yet for everyone. So, we’re truly blessed,” she said. 

Now, the busy walk-up site is preparing to shut down for good. The staff prepared to leave knowing they helped protect many in the community.

“We are excited to be a part of the solution to the pandemic, not only here in Florida but across the nation,” said Denise Whitehead, public information officer with the Florida Division of Emergency Management. 

Just in Orange County, 52% of the population 16 and up is now fully vaccinated. With each shot, the state inches closer toward herd immunity in Florida, and across the country.

As mass vaccination sites, like Valencia College and the Orange County Convention Center close, Orange County is shifting its focus to smaller, mobile and satellite locations to reach more people. Those will be needed too, for those needing to finish their vaccine series.

“We’re letting people know that if they do come and are still requesting the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, that they should probably then find another location," Whitehead said. "We don’t want them to miss that second dose but they won’t be able to get it here."

The Bedrossians won’t have to worry about that, having received the Johnson & Johnson shot.

“Just one shot but we’re done,” Bedrossian said. 

She said she’s grateful this vaccine will protect her parents from COVID-19 and hopes others roll up their sleeves and do the same. 

“I actually feel more relaxed knowing that they got the vaccine and blessed that I got the opportunity also," Bedrossian said. "I would encourage everyone to get it overall, it’s an amazing experience."

For those still needing a vaccine, Barnett Park in Orlando is open seven days a week for walk-up vaccines. And, Tuesday through Sunday, you can walk-up to the Goldenrod Park, South Econ, Meadow Woods or the West Orange recreation centers in Orange County.