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*New* VIDEO UPDATE: 10 Things You Can Do to Manage COVID-19 at Home

The CDC gives tips on how to manage things at home if you suspect you have COVID-19.

LATEST OPERATIONAL UPDATES FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY

PBC ORDERS, ACTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Palm Beach County remains under a State of Emergency

Palm Beach County Issues Executive Order 20-004 Directive to Wear Facial Covers

Palm Beach County issued Emergency Order 20-004 effective as of 12:01AM Monday, April 13, 2020.The Emergency Order states all persons working in, patronizing, or otherwise physically present in grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, construction sites, public transit vehicles, vehicles for hire, and locations where social distancing measures are not possible should wear facial coverings as defined by the CDC. All other persons physically present in any public place in Palm Beach County are strongly urged to wear facial coverings as defined by the CDC.

Click here to view all Local Executive Orders.

*New* TESTING SITES SUMMARY

South County Civic Center-Cleveland Clinic Florida 

During the sixth day of drive-thru testing for COVID-19 at the South County Civic Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida tested 114 patients. The Cleveland Clinic Florida COVID-19 Screening Center representatives have scheduled 118 appointments so far for Tuesday. Appointments can be made at 561-804-0250. You must call to be screened and confirm an appointment time. More than 1,100 tests have been administered since April 7.

Health Care District of Palm Beach County-FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

During the twelfth day of COVID-19 testing operations, April 13, in Palm Beach County, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County's call center scheduled 635 patients for Tuesday, April 14 and 484 patients for Wednesday, April 15 for drive-thru testing by the Health Care District's C. L. Brumback Primary Clinics at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach.  A total of 4,843 tests have been administered at the site since it opened on March 31.

Appointments beyond Wednesday will depend upon the receipt of additional testing kits, which are not certain at this time. As of Monday afternoon, the COVID-19 hotline, 561-642-1000, was temporarily suspended. If more testing kits are received overnight, the hotline will reopen tomorrow to schedule appointments for Thursday, April 16th. 

In support of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' guidance to expand criteria for testing, callers to the COVID-19 Hotline do not need to have experienced the previously screened symptoms of fever and dry cough. Also in alignment with the Governor's position, the Health Care District has always tested patients of all ages and has never used travel as criteria for testing.

Belle Glade COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 testing is available on a walk-up basis outside of the Primary Care Clinic at Lakeside Medical Center. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Individuals who believe they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and would like to be tested are invited to walk up and see a provider for screening. If the provider determines they are a candidate for screening, they will be registered on-site and tested. Results will be communicated by a Health Care District provider as soon as they are available. 

State of Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis' Executive Orders

More information on the  Governor's orders: FL Executive Orders,  Governor's Orders FAQs

RESOURCES

SCHOOL INFORMATION

The School District of Palm Beach County continues its commitment to feeding students while schools are closed. Two important changes for the upcoming weeks:

• Starting Monday, April 13^th and until further notice, the 35 feeding sites will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Two days' worth of meals will be provided each day. Meals distributed will be lunch and dinner only.
• Click here for School District locations distributing 'Grab and Go' bags filled with breakfast, lunch, supper, and a snack, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
   

HOUSING & ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Palm Beach County Housing and business assistance programs can be found here.

LIBRARIES

You can use the Palm Beach County Library system 24/7 from your computer, laptop or mobile device by visiting our website. You will find a lot of information available to you to help you pass the time while staying home. Check out the COVID-19 Resource Page and the Virtual Library offerings. You will need your library card to access many of these resources. If you do not have a Library card you can get a free temporary e-card today. Visit the Library COVID-19 page for all of our programs.

OFFICE OF EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity will host "Tuesday's Tips," a weekly teleconference created to provide up-to-date information to the small business community. The teleconference will be presented weekly for the small business community and will include tips for sustaining business in response to COVID-19 and other information to support local small businesses. For more information, contact OEBO at oebo@pbcgov.org or 561-616-6840.

PALM BEACH COUNTY VICTIMS SERVICES

The Palm Beach County Victim Services & Certified Rape Crisis Center helpline is available for information, options and support: 561-833-7273. Services are free, confidential and private.

PARKS AND RECREATION

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

Virtual Recreation Center - PBC Parks TV

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

ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL

• Pet owners should prepare now in the event that they become sick or if they must be hospitalized. This is especially important for residents who live alone.
• Consider becoming a foster parent or adopting a dog, cat, or kitten(s). For more information about fostering, Click here  
• View pets available for adoption online: https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/snap/home

PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING

All Planning, Zoning, and Building public meetings for April are canceled. All public hearings scheduled at those meetings are postponed to dates to be determined. Once revised dates have been determined, the meetings will be rescheduled and all appropriate parties will be advised.

Visit our website for more information: Online Submittal Building Permit Notice.

TRANSPORTATION

Palm Tran Go Glades Service

• Effective April 13, 2020 Palm Tran's western community bus service, Go Glades, will be implementing a change to its daily service. Routes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will no longer be serviced. You will be able to book a trip on Go Glades directly to and from your destination by calling: (561) 649-9838.

Fixed Route and Paratransit Operations

• Palm Tran fixed-route continues to operate on a Saturday schedule except routes 1, 2, 3, 43  
  and 62 which are on a regular weekday schedule. Sundays will continue to operate on a Sunday schedule. The number of people onboard has been limited to no more than 20 passengers.

• Palm Tran Connection is essential trips only.
  

Tri-Rail

• Trains have suspended fares and are operating on a modified schedule:
  18 trains on Weekdays, 12 trains on Saturday, 12 trains on Sunday.
  

Brightline

• Train service is suspended until further notice.

SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY: https://swa.org/632/6702/COVID-19-Updates.

*New* CHILDREN SERVICES COUNCIL

Hunger relief, baby and household supplies, and assistance with calls to 211 Helpline are among the programs supported through $234,690 in COVID-19 emergency funds released in the past two weeks by Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County (CSC). Council's funds are earmarked for food, basic needs (excluding shelter), and direct services to children and families. More info.

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

Offering a limited number of child care scholarships for those serving on the front-line of the COVID-19 response. This is available for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old for up to 60 days for these critical employees. For more information, call: 561-514-3300.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
For resources to help cope during the coronavirus pandemic please follow this link: Suicide Prevention and COVID-19.

JURY DUTY

All jury selection proceedings are suspended through May 29. Jurors who were summonsed for jury duty through May 29 do not have to report for service. They do not need to take any further action.  Those with questions regarding jury service can call 561-355-2930 or visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/jury.

CIRCUIT COURT

The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit is limiting most face-to-face hearings. In order to protect the public's constitutional right to access and to ensure the progress of essential proceedings, the courthouses have remained open. To help ensure that no person infected with COVID-19 enters the courthouses, anyone who enters the courthouse will undergo a non-invasive temperature scan. Any person who refuses to have their temperature taken or has a temperature of 100.4 º F, or higher, will not be permitted to enter the courthouses. For updated information, visit http://15thcircuit.com  

LOCAL CALL CENTERS
PBC Emergency Information Center remains open 7 days a week from 8 am – 6 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
  

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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 COVID-19@flhealth.gov. They can also visit http://pbchd.org for the latest health information. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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