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LATEST OPERATIONAL UPDATES FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY
PBC ORDERS, ACTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Governor's Executive Order Number 20-112 Governor Ron DeSantis issues order implementing Phase 1 of Florida's recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Governor's Order Number 20-112.
Palm Beach County has extended the Declaration of Continuing State of Emergency until May 8th
State of Emergency
Click here to view Executive Orders.
TESTING SITES
*New* Health Care District of Palm Beach County's Testing for Tuesday, 5-5-20:
Health Care District of Palm Beach County COVID-19 Testing Facilities Call the Testing Hotline for an appointment: 561-642-1000 |
FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches 5444 Haverhill Rd., West Palm Beach 383 tests completed today |
Drive-through site
By appointment only; Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – Noon
Any age; need not be symptomatic |
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics at Lakeside Medical Center –
39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade 100 tests completed today | Drive-through and walk-up site
By appointment only Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. – Noon Any age; need not be symptomatic |
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
1150 45th St., West Palm Beach | Walk-up site By appointment only Monday and Thursday; 8 a.m. – Noon Any age; need not be symptomatic |
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
411 W. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter 60 tests completed today | Walk-up site
By appointment only Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday;
8 a.m. – Noon Any age; need not be symptomatic |
C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
225 S. Congress Ave, Delray Beach 55 tests completed today | Walk-up site
By appointment only Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. – Noon Any age; need not be symptomatic |
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
1250 Southwinds Dr., Lantana | First Responders and Emergency Workers Only;
By appointment only |
South County Civic Center-Cleveland Clinic Florida Testing
During today's testing for COVID-19 at the South County Civic Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida tested 142 patients. 152 patients are scheduled for tomorrow. Appointments can be made at 561-804-0250. Cleveland Clinic Florida has expanded criteria for individuals eligible for COVID-19 testing. Anyone over the age of 16 who has a fever or non-febrile respiratory illness (such as cough, shortness of breath, runny nose) or fever and gastrointestinal illness (such as diarrhea, vomiting), will be eligible for testing at our South Palm Beach County drive-through location. You must call to be screened and confirm an appointment time.
Homebound Resident Testing
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is setting up appointments and testing homebound residents. The first phase of the plan involves testing those residents who are on the county's Special Needs Registry. This is an ongoing process that is expected to take several days.
PALM BEACH COUNTY COVID-19 TESTING PROVIDERS
Operation Type |
Operator |
PHONE NUMBER |
ADDRESS |
Commercial |
Carespot | 561-740-2273 | 8756 W Boynton Beach Blvd #150, Boynton Beach |
| | 561-316-2807 | 129 South State Rd 7, Suite 401, Wellington |
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Commercial |
Dr. G's Urgent Care | 561-220-1469 | 1425 S Congress Ave., Delray Beach |
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Non-Profit |
Foundcare | 561-967-0365 | Various days and locations |
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Commercial |
Helix Urgent Care | 561-540-4446 | 2720 10 Ave North, Lake Worth |
| | 561-626-4878 | 3555 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens |
| | 561-747-4464 | 225 S. US Highway 1, Tequesta |
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Commercial |
MD Now Urgent Care | 561-688-5808 | Check for nearest location in your area |
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Commercial |
Med Express | 561-572-3200 | 7593 Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach |
| | 561-776-3090 | 4520 Donald Ross Rd, Palm Beach Gardens |
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Commercial |
Riviera Beach | 561-510-0471 | 31 W 20th St, Riviera Beach |
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Urgent Care | | |
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Commercial |
Urgent Care | 561-429-6109 | 3537 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach |
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of the Palm Beaches | | 5818 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach |
| | | 11951 US Highway 1 Suite 108, North Palm Beach |
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Commercial |
Xpress Urgent Care | 1-888-726-3020 | 1485 Gateway Blvd, Boynton Beach |
| | | 944 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach |
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Government |
FITTEAM Ballpark | 561-642-1000 | 5444 Haverhill Rd, West Palm Beach |
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Government |
Lakeside Medical Center | 561-642-1000 | 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade |
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Government |
Health Care District | 561-642-1000 | 1150 45th Street, West Palm Beach |
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Government |
Health Care District | 561-642-1000 | 411 W. Indiantown Rd, Jupiter |
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Government |
Health Care District | 561-642-1000 | 225 South Congress Avenue, Delray Beach |
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Government |
South County
Civic Center | 561-804-0250 | 16700 Jog Rd, Delray Beach |
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Cleveland Clinic Florida | | |
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Government |
Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 1-877-741-3400 | 7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach |
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* For Veterans enrolled in VA health care w/ symptoms of COVID-19. | |
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Non-Profit |
Genesis Community Health | 561-770-2370 | 900 N. Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach |
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The PBC Property Appraiser's Office Reopen Office Locations to the Public
The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office and five service centers opened to the public on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
All office locations will limit the number of customers allowed inside and adhere to social distancing protocols in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Designated wait areas and markers will help keep customers and staff, a safe distance apart. Our office strongly recommends the public wear face protective coverings when entering all office locations. Our office is in daily communication with our County partners and we are working with them to ensure a clean and safe work environment for all.
The Property Appraiser Public Access (PAPA) website has always been known for its user friendly, online tools and resources. Our office encourages the public to conduct their business online rather than an in-person visit, by utilizing our services on the PAPA website:
www.pbcgov.org/PAPA or contact us by phone at 561.355.3230, or email at
PAO@pbcgov.org.
Tax Collector Offices Now Open
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Belle Glade Service Center
2976 State Rd.15, Belle Glade, FL 33430 -
Central Palm Beach Service Center
4215 S. Military Trail, Greenacres, FL 33463 -
Delray Beach Service Center
501 South Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33445 -
Northeast County Courthouse Service Center
3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 -
Royal Palm Beach Service Center
200 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
· The Tax Collector's Office located at 301 N. Olive Avenue in West Palm Beach remains closed until further notice.
· Clients must wear a face mask or cloth face covering at all times and follow social distancing protocols.
· Only clients who cannot complete their transaction online or by mail will be admitted for service.
For more information, call the Tax Collector's Office at 561-355-2264. Updates will be posted at https://www.pbctax.com/.
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
The Summer Food Service Program distribution will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until all meal kits are distributed. Currently, pre-summer feeding sites will distribute food once a week through Wednesday, May 27.
Parents picking up kits without their child present must bring identification for the child. Acceptable forms of identification include student ID, child's passport or other government-issued ID, birth certificate, adoption decree, immunization records, and school demographics. Meal kits will not be provided to parents who do not bring their child or do not provide proper identification. Proper safety measures must be practiced.
Monday Distribution:
Highridge Family Center, 4200 N. Australian Ave., West Palm Beach
Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach
Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres
Wednesday Distribution:
Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade
Loula V. York Branch Library, 525 Bacom Point Rd., Pahokee
Clarence E. Anthony Branch Library, 375 SW 2nd Ave., South Bay
RESOURCES
UP-TO-DATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID-19 DASHBOARD
Find the latest information about your specific zip code and cases of COVID-19. The Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Dashboard can be found here at the bottom of the page:
COVID-19 Dashboard .
STATE OF FLORIDA – GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS
More information on the Governor's orders:
FL Executive Orders,
Governor's Orders FAQs
SBA Disaster Loan Virtual Office
The U.S. Small Business Administration South Florida District Office will host virtual office hours to answer questions about the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. Limited to 250 callers at one time. Participants may call at any time and are welcome to enter and exit at will. Callers will be muted upon entry and will be taken in the order they are received. The virtual office hours are 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Skype:
https://meet.lync.com/sba123/jfhein/DRJCSWGT [lnks.gd]
Phone: (202) 765-1264; Conference ID - 143765659
PBC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Distance Learning
PBCSD campuses will remain closed for the 2019-2020 school year. Distance learning
(info here) will continue through the last day of the school year, Friday, May 29.
School Feeding Sites
The next school-based, free-food distribution will be Thursday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 51 locations throughout Palm Beach County. Parents or guardians who pick up meals on Thursday will be picking up a kit with three days' worth of meals for each child.
Twice-a-week meal distribution will return on Tuesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 14, and continue through the month of May. For the list of School District and Community Feeding Sites visit:
PalmBeachSchools.org/FeedingSites
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Online services only.
Rental & Utility Assistance
Individuals and families experiencing loss of employment can apply for assistance through the Community Services Department. Residents who are eligible can access emergency rental and utility assistance online by visiting the website or by calling the following phone numbers:
- Online application for all services including rent and utilities:
www.pbcgov.com/OSCARSS
- Phone number for rent: 561-904-7900
- Phone number for utilities: 561-355-4792
- Phone number for seniors EHEAP: 561-355-4746
Courts have temporarily suspended hearings on evictions, and a moratorium has been placed on utility shutoffs. Visit the website for more information about how to prepare and budget:
www.pbcgov.com/communityservices
Free Telemental Health Services to Residents of Palm Beach County
For information about Telemental Health and other services provided by Palm Beach County Youth Services, visit our
website.
Florida Department of Health Resources in Multiple Languages
Comprehensive Mental Health Resources
FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA
Feeding South Florida Calendar of Food Distributions at
www.feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19
These sites provide groceries in a drive-thru style. The list is updated daily, dates, times and
locations may change.
HOUSING & ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Palm Beach County Housing and business assistance programs can be found
here.
LIBRARIES
The Palm Beach County Library System is migrating its e-book and e-audiobook service from OverDrive to cloudLibrary. OverDrive will be available for use until Sept. 30. Titles can be viewed at
https://bit.ly/2VTuNSa.
Virtual Services
The Palm Beach County Library System has many resources available to help students, parents and job seekers during this time. Staff are available by phone, email and chat to answer technology and other research questions through Ask-A-Librarian at
www.pbclibrary.org. Visit the
virtual library page to view the resources available to you.
ABCMouse – FREE with your library card
The Palm Beach County Library System has partnered with Age of Learning to provide free home access to ABCmouse, Adventure Academy, and ReadingIQ during the period of our library are closed due to COVID-19. Just complete a form to receive an email with an access code and instructions to redeem the code online. Don't have a card? You can get
a temporary card which will give you access to all library online resources.
BookSquad
Looking for your next great read? Our
BookSquad is available to help. Complete our online form and we will send you a personalized list of suggested titles.
Providing Read-Aloud to the School District's Virtual Classrooms
Palm Beach County Library System is offering the School District virtual read-alouds in the virtual classroom. Teachers can select a book and time slots and fill out a form and one of our librarians will visit your virtual classroom to read a book to your students. Speak with your school's media specialist to register. Librarians have access to many of the 2020 Sunshine State Readers.
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.
PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING
Some of the Planning, Zoning and Building
public meetings for May and early June are being cancelled.
TRANSPORTATION
Palm Tran Lobby Closure
The lobby at 3201 Electronics Way in West Palm Beach, FL is temporarily CLOSED to visitors. If you need assistance please call 561-841-4200 or visit our website at
www.palmtran.org
Palm Tran Fixed Route and Paratransit
- All passengers should have a mask covering their nose and mouth while riding.
- The number of people onboard has been limited to no more than 15 passengers.
- 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 continue to operate on a
Sunday schedule. - Palm Tran Connection is essential trips only.
Go Glades Service
- Palm Tran's western community bus service,
Go Glades, Routes 1, 2, 3 and 4 are currently not running a regular service. You will be able to book a trip directly to and from your destination by calling: (561) 649-9838.
- The Palm Tran call center (561) 841-4BUS (4287) is operating from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Many trip planning functions may be done through the Palm Tran app and on
palmtran.org.
Tri-Rail
- Passengers are urged to wear masks while riding. Tri-Rail continues to offer an amended schedule until further notice, with 18-trains every 2 hours starting at 4:17 a.m. on weekdays, and 12-trains every 3-hours starting at 5:17 a.m. on weekends.
- 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.
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. 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. 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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COVID-19@flhealth.gov. They can also visit
http://pbchd.org for the latest health information. Visit the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For the latest information and updates from Palm Beach County, visit
http://pbcgov.com/coronavirus.