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*New* VIDEO UPDATE: PBC MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESS AMENDMENT TO RECREATION RESTRICTIONS

Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner and County Administrator Verdenia Baker clarify the amendments to the Palm Beach County Orders restricting business operations and recreational activities during a press conference at the Emergency Operations Center. To view the full order of Emergency Order Number 2020-002a and Directing Stay Home – Stay Safe: Safer at Home Policy Amendment to Emergency Order Number 3

LATEST OPERATIONAL UPDATES FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY:

• *New* Telephone registration and appointment scheduling for COVID-19 testing will begin on Monday, March 30^th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Individuals requesting testing will be approved through telephone screening conducted by The Healthcare District of Palm Beach County.
  Health Care District of Palm Beach County testing line: (561) 642-1000
  On-site testing (swab sample collection) will begin on Tuesday, March 31^st at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Preapproval and appointments are required.
  

• All Non-critical retail and commercial businesses in Palm Beach County have remain closed until further notice. The continuing operation of critical businesses is necessary to provide goods and services to the public, to keep the public healthy and to ensure availability of supplies.
  A list of critical businesses can be found here: Emergency Order Number 2a
  
  
• Click here to view all Local and Governor Executive Orders.
   
• Palm Beach County remains under a State of Emergency
  Declaration of Continuing State of Emergency - 3-25-2020
  

SCHOOL INFORMATION

• *New* Please be sure to check the full list of food distribution locations as some have changed.
• Starting Monday March 30^th, schools across Palm Beach County will be distributing 'Grab and Go' bags.
• Hours for Food distribution will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
  
  

Originally Published

3/28/20

LOCAL CALL CENTERS
Palm Beach County Emergency Information Center remains open 7 days a week
from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. 561-712-6400

• Boca Raton 561-982-4900 
• Greenacres 561-642-2000 
• Town of Palm Beach 561-227-7070 
• Riviera Beach 561-812-6597 
• Wellington  561-791-4000
• West Palm Beach 561-822-2222

           Or contact your municipality.

TRANSPORTATION

• PALM TRAN
  Palm Tran continues to operate on a Saturday schedule, except on Sundays which are operating on a Sunday schedule. Routes 1, 2, 3, 43 and 62 only will operate on a typical weekday schedule starting Monday. Palm Tran is operating fare free until further notice.
• TRI-RAIL
  Trains have suspended fares and is operating on a modified schedule:
  18 trains on Weekdays, 12 trains on Saturday, 12 trains on Sunday.
• BRIGHTLINE
  Brightline has suspended all train service until further notice.
  
  

PARKS & RECREATION
All parks and golf courses, both public and private remain closed until further notice.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
All Natural Areas are closed to the public until further notice.

Rumor Control

Who do I contact if I'm having symptoms?

• Contact your primary doctor. If they are unable to provide you with a COVID-19 test, ask them for instruction on how to self-isolate at home.

What if I don't have a Doctor?

• You can contact any urgent care center, or the county primary care clinics.

How long does it take to receive test results for COVID-19?

• Testing results will be reported to the Health Care District of Palm Beach County who will notify the patient. Results can be expected within 2-3 days, however, it may take longer.
  
  
• Individuals testing positive will be advised of isolation and quarantine protocols and referred for medical care if necessary.

I need assistance:

• All seniors can access meals on wheels by calling the elderly helpline at 866-684-5885.
• If your employment has been impacted by COVID-19, you may file a Reemployment Assistance Claim through CONNECT, Florida's online Reemployment Assistance System  http://floridajobs.org/.
• Looking for work? You can search for jobs 24/7 by accessing the Virtual Career System from your computer or mobile device. Learn more ----> http://ow.ly/F0QZ50yX3cO
• Food Assistance: United Way: https://211palmbeach.org/emergency-palmbeach
  
  

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Individuals with questions related to the coronavirus should call the Florida Department of Health's Coronavirus Call Center at 1-866-779-6121 which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week or email mailto:COVID-19@flhealth.gov. They can also visit http://pbchd.org for the latest health information. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Coronavirus COVID-19

For the latest information and updates from Palm Beach County, visit http://pbcgov.com/coronavirus.