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LATEST OPERATIONAL UPDATES FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY PBC ORDERS, ACTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
EMERGENCY ORDER REQUIRING MASKS OR FACE COVERINGS
Palm Beach County Emergency Order 2020-012 requires face coverings to be worn in public in Palm Beach County. This order applies in all incorporated and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County and will be in effect until further notice.
Emergency Order 12 Summary
Click
here to view Palm Beach County Emergency Orders
Palm Beach County has extended the
State of Emergency until June 26.
For up-to-date re-openings go to PBCGOV.com
click here.
Click
here to view Governor DeSantis' Executive Orders.
PALM BEACH COUNTY COVID-19 EDUCATION COMPLIANCE TEAM
The team is comprised of representatives from state and local agencies including the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Palm Beach County Code Enforcement and Fire Rescue, the Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach County and police departments from Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach. Team members will proactively conduct spot inspections of local businesses and public venues, noting where masks are not being worn and/or social distancing is not being consistently practiced.
For more information or to contact the COVID Education Compliance Team, please call
561-24COVID (561-242-6843) or email
covidcompliance@pbcgov.org
HEALTH CARE DISTRICT PODCAST
How did the Health Care District of Palm Beach County's lead pharmacist help write the prescription for a COVID-19 testing operation that has served more than 30,000 patients? Listen as she takes you behind the scenes of Coronavirus testing on the Health Care District's podcast, "Here for Your Health" at www.healthcaredistrictpodcast.org [healthcaredistrictpodcast.org]
PALM BEACH COUNTY INTERACTIVE TESTING MAP
Palm Beach County's
Interactive Testing Map with over 62 testing sites. This map will help residents find the closest private or community based testing location for them. Several of the sites are government supported and have free testing with a variety of restrictions and processes. Many others are private labs, urgent care facilities or pharmacies that will bill your insurance.
*NEW*
TESTING SITES
Health Care District of Palm Beach County's Testing for Thursday, 6-25-20:
Health Care District of Palm Beach County COVID-19 Testing Facilities
Call the Testing Hotline for an appointment: 561-642-1000 (Hotline will be closed Friday, 7/3 for the July 4th holiday.) | FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
5444 Haverhill Rd., West Palm Beach
278 tests completed today | Drive-through site
By appointment only; Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – Noon
Any age; need not be symptomatic
Antibody testing by appointment only
**Closed Friday, 7/3 and Saturday, 7/4 for the July 4th holiday and will be open on Monday, 7/6 | C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics at Lakeside Medical Center –
39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade
58 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
**Closed Friday, 7/3 for the July 4th holiday | C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
1150 45th St., West Palm Beach
79 tests completed today | Walk-up site
By appointment only Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Any age; need not be symptomatic
**Closed Friday, 7/3 for the July 4th holiday
| C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
411 W. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter
109 tests completed today | Walk-up site
By appointment only Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Any age; need not be symptomatic
**Closed Friday, 7/3 for the July 4th holiday
| C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
225 S. Congress Ave, Delray Beach
98 tests completed today
| Walk-up site
By appointment only Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. - Noon
Any age; need not be symptomatic
**Closed Friday, 7/3 for the July 4th holiday
| C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
1250 Southwinds Dr., Lantana
| First Responders and Emergency Workers Only;
By appointment only
**Closed Friday, 7/3 for the July 4th holiday
| C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
"Scout" Mobile Clinic Outreach
245 tests completed today
| Walk-up site
Any age; need not be symptomatic
Varying locations and hours as scheduled
**Closed Friday, 7/3 for the July 4th holiday
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The Health Care District's
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics [brumbackclinics.org] have reopened to provide safe, in-person medical, dental and behavioral health services and limited pharmacy services at eight clinic sites throughout Palm Beach County. Patients can call 561-642-1000 to schedule an appointment for either a telemedicine or inpatient visit.
Florida Atlantic Testing Site in Boca Raton
This site tested 271 residents today. The testing site is located at the FAU Tech Runway on the north end of the FAU campus at 901 NW 35th Street, Boca Raton, 33431. Appointments are required for testing. To make an appointment, call American Medical Response at 1-800-209-7919 Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms.
South County Civic Center Site in West Delray Beach
This site tested 253 residents today. The drive through testing site is located at the South County Civic Center located at 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446. Appointments are required for testing. To make an appointment, call American Medical Response at 1-800-209-7919 Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms.
Homebound Resident Testing
Residents eligible for the new testing option include homebound elderly or individuals with disabilities who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19
and cannot leave their homes to access one of the drive-up or walk-up test collection sites. Residents who believe they are eligible for the in-home testing option should call 561-712-6400 for a pre-qualifying assessment. The testing line is open from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.
COMMUNITY SERVICES ONE-TIME ASSISTANCE FOR RENT AND UTILITIES
The CARES Act Rent and Utilities Assistance Program provides one-time rental and/or utility assistance to eligible Palm Beach County residents who have experienced loss of income, reduction in hours, or unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are for applicants who reside in apartments, houses, townhouses, or mobile homes. Applications must be submitted through the CSD's online portal. To apply, visit
www.pbcgov.com/OSCARSS. To learn more, visit
www.pbcgov.com/communityservices.
CARES RESTART BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM OFFERED FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the CARES Restart Business Grants Program to accelerate the reopening of businesses hardest hit by COVID-19. The $60 million Business Restart Program uses a portion of the county's $261 million allocation from the Federal CARES Act approved by Congress. The BCC has dedicated $50 million toward businesses with 25 or fewer employees and $10 million towards businesses with greater than 25 employees. The application period is now over but could reopen if grant dollars remain after the current applications are processed.
Below is the summary as of 4 PM Thursday for the CARES DHES application process:
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Summary |
Count |
Total Applications Received
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4988
| | Applications In Review | 1825
| Applications Denied-Inaccurate, Ineligible
| 1505
| Applications Approved
| 556
| CARES Grant Issued by Checks
| 1102
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*New*
THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION EARLY HEAD START ENROLLMENT STARTS
Early Head Start provides comprehensive services for eligible children and families in the Belle Glade, Pahokee, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Riviera Beach, and West Palm Beach. All preschools will be observing CDC and Health Department's guidance. The Online Application can be found here:
https://www.elcpalmbeach.org/early-head-start-parents [elcpalmbeach.org]
LOCAL YMCAS PARTNER WITH PBC PARKS AND REC TO PROVIDE SUMMER DAY CAMP
YMCA of the Palm Beaches and YMCA of South Palm Beach County have announced a partnership with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation to expand summer day camp offerings and locations in an initiative to meet the increased need from parents who are returning to work. YMCA-led programs will be held now through August 7, Monday – Friday 8 am to 6 pm at three Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation facilities. To enroll in YMCA of the Palm Beaches led camps, call Tatiana Rego at 561-727-3774 or email
trego@ymcapalmbeaches.org. To enroll in YMCA of South Palm Beach County led camp, call (561) 395-9622 or visit
www.ymcapalmbeaches.org
RESOURCES
*NEW* UP-TO-DATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID-19 DASHBOARD
As of 5 PM today, the positivity rate in Palm Beach County is
9.1%. To find the latest information about your specific zip code and other COVID-19 data, check out the Florida Department of Health
COVID-19 Dashboard . Also find more health/COVID-19 information in
multiple languages here.
*UPDATE* SCHOOL DISTRICT FEEDING SITES
Six meals will be distributed on Tuesday, June 30 due to the holiday. Parents who pick up food will receive six days' worth of meals. Food distribution continues at
52 school locations, however,
the site at Crestwood Middle School has closed, and Cypress Trails Elementary School will open to serve families.
Food distribution is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Grab & Go Meals are FREE to students 18 years of age and younger (22 years of age and younger for ESE students), regardless of financial need. Twice-a-week food distribution will resume on Tuesday, July 7, and Thursday, July 9. The full list of food distribution sites may be viewed
here.
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
The SFSP provides meals and snacks to eligible children age 18 and under during the summer months (June through August) and in times of emergency. Meals and snacks are also available to persons with disabilities, over age 18, who participate in school programs for people who are mentally or physically disabled. Youth Services administers and monitors this program, funded by USDA and the Department of Education. Sites are located throughout Palm Beach County in low-income neighborhoods. The full list of food distribution sites may be viewed
here.
SUPPLEMENT NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)
The Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outreach has expanded. SNAP benefit sign-up is now available by appointment at four PBC Library locations. Please see the updated schedule below:
Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
14350 Hagen Ranch Road
Delray Beach, FL 33446
Contact: James Vil, 561-517-7533
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main Library
3650 Summit Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Contact: Mario Mendez, PBC Food Bank
561-670-2518 ext. 310
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Glades Road Branch
20701 95th Ave. South
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Contact: Mario Mendez, 561-345-5085
Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lantana Road Branch
4020 Lantana Road
Lake Worth, FL 33462
Contact: Mario Mendez, 561-345-5085 Clients must make an appointment by calling the numbers above. They can also email the food bank at
Benefits@pbcfoodbank.org to schedule appointments or ask questions.
FOOD FINDER MAP
United Way has launched an
Interactive Food Finder map to assist in locating food and hot meals across Palm Beach County.
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.
LIBRARIES
The Palm Beach County Library System is offering some evening and Saturday hours. All locations are closed on Sunday. Facial covers are required. A limited number of computers will be available with social distancing measures in place. Computer users are limited to a 1 hour computer session per day. Returned materials will be quarantined for 72 hours. Members are asked to return items through the book drop or automated returns and to place items removed from shelves on book carts for quarantine. Visit our website at:
http://www.pbclibrary.org/ for hours and to see what activities are available.
211 HELPLINE AND CRISIS LINE is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
211 provides crisis support, suicide prevention, and assistance with available resources and services-
for people of all ages, and is multilingual capable.
TRANSPORTATION
Palm Tran
The lobby at 3201 Electronics Way in West Palm Beach, FL is open, however no bus pass sales will be provided at this location. The lobby at 50 S. Military Trail, WPB 33415 remains closed. If you need assistance, call 561-841-4200 or visit our website at
www.palmtran.org
Palm Tran Fixed Route and Paratransit Resumes Regular Service - A mask or facial covering is required to ride Palm Tran. The number onboard is limited to no more than 20 passengers on fixed-route buses. PT Connection is now running non-essential trips.
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 a.m. to 5 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.
Brightline - Train service is suspended until further notice.
JURY DUTY
All jury selection proceedings are suspended through July 17. Jurors who were summoned for jury duty through July 17 do not have to report for service. Criminal and civil jury trials now suspended through July 17, 2020; statewide grand jury suspended through July 26, 2020. Those with questions regarding jury service can call 561-355-2930 or visit
https://jury.mypalmbeachclerk.com/#/home.
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