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Palm Beach County Operations Coronavirus Update – Thursday, October 1, 2020

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Palm Beach County Operations Coronavirus Update – Thursday, October 1, 2020

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​ORDERS, ACTIONS AND ​ANNOUNCEMENTS

PALM BEACH COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-28 ISSUED FOR PHASE 3 REOPENINGS
County Administrator Verdenia Baker has issued Emergency Order 2020-028, effective as of 5:00 P.M. on September 29. On September 25, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-244, which moved all of Florida's counties into Phase 3. 

The County Administrator has determined that it is necessary and appropriate to repeal and replace some of the prior Palm Beach County emergency orders imposing COVID-19 related restrictions on individuals, businesses, and establishments, while making clear that certain restrictions are still imposed to curtail the spread of COVID-19. With the exception of Palm Beach County Emergency Orders Nos. 2020-012 (facial coverings) and 2020-017 (enforcement), all prior Palm Beach County emergency orders imposing COVID-19 related restrictions on individuals, businesses, and/or establishments are hereby repealed and replaced with the Order 2020-028.

The requirements of Emergency Order 2020-012 are still in place and all individuals, businesses, and establishments  must use facial coverings in all businesses and establishments; in public places where social distancing is not possible; in common areas within private communities accessible to more than one housing unit; when utilizing the Palm Tran services and when accessing governmental buildings. In addition, businesses and establishments shall continue

to ensure compliance with facial covering mandates, including establishing a process for verification of compliance upon customer entry into the business or establishment. A business' or establishment's failure to ensure said compliance may result in fines, penalties, and/or any other enforcement measures authorized by law upon those businesses or establishments. Pursuant to Governor DeSantis' Order 20-244, COVID-19 related collection of fines and penalties upon individuals is suspended.

All individuals, businesses, and establishments, shall adhere to all applicable social distancing guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The foregoing shall apply to all persons located in all businesses and establishments, but said requirements cannot be imposed to limit restaurant capacity to less than one hundred percent of its indoor capacity at any given time.

All businesses and establishments must adhere to enhanced cleaning protocols, such as those in guidelines issued by the CDC relating to enhanced cleaning and disinfecting guidance for reopening.​

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PALM BEACH COUNTY EMERGENCY ORDERS

PAIM BEACH COUNTY HAS EXTENDED THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY UNTIL 10/2


​PBC TESTING​

Health Care District of Palm Beach County's Testing for Thursday, 10-01-20:​

Health Care District of Palm Beach County COVID-19 Testing Facilities 
Call the Testing Hotline for an appointment: 561-642-1000.
Over 82,000 tests performed since March. Test results are taking 2 days or less at all sites.
FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
5444 Haverhill Rd., West Palm Beach

77 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

C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics at Lakeside Medical Center –
39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade 
39 tests completed today

Walk-up site
By appointment only Monday through Friday8 a.m. – Noon

Any age; need not be symptomatic​

C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
1150 45th St., West Palm Beach
47 tests completed today
Walk-up site
By appointment only Monday through Friday8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Any age; need not be symptomatic

C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
411 W. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter
26 tests completed today
Walk-up site
By appointment only Monday through Friday8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Any age; need not be symptomatic

C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
225 S. Congress Ave, Delray Beach
60 tests completed today

Walk-up site 
By appointment only Monday through Friday8 a.m. - Noon

Any age; need not be symptomatic

C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
1250 Southwinds Dr., Lantana
9 tests completed today

First Responders and Emergency Workers Only
By appointment only

C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics – 
"Scout" Mobile Clinic Outreach

29 tests completed today

Walk-up site 
Any age; need not be symptomatic 
Varying locations and hours as scheduled


The Health Care District's C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics [brumbackclinics.org] are providing safe, in-person medical appointments and 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.

Rapid Antigen Testing Site
Rapid antigen testing is now available at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. The site will be open Tuesday – Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for anyone 65 years of age or older, 5 to 18 years of age or anyone over 5 years old showing symptoms of COVID-19. Appointments are required. Registration can be done online at www.tourhealth.com or by calling (866) 416-6341. Online scheduling is preferred.

Florida Atlantic Testing Site in Boca Raton
The site tested 124 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 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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
The site tested 46 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 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms.

Wellington Community Center Testing
The Village of Wellington has partnered with Premier Family Health to provide FREE walk-up COVID-19 testing for all western communities' residents age 12 and over. Health officials from Premier Family Health will conduct tests at the Wellington Community Center located at 12150 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, 33414. Testing will be available daily by appointment, and is available for both symptomatic and asymptomatic residents. To make an appointment, call  561-753-2484.

Homebound Resident Testing
Residents eligible 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 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

RESOURCES

*NEW* DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, through its Community Services Department (CSD), is providing direct assistance for food and rent assistance to eligible residents of Palm Beach County under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Below is a chart reflecting the CARES dollars that have been distributed for food and rent assistance as of 5:00 P.M. on Thursday: ​

Summary for Rent and Utility Assistance Count
​ Total Services Received 6681
Services In Review​2052
Services Denied
1083
Services Returned1183
Services Approved Pending Payment94
CARES Rental & Utility Assistance Checks Issued​2269
CARES Processed Payment $3,819,580.51

 

Summary for Food Assistance Count
​ Total Services Received5278
Services In Review3012
Services Denied246
Services Returned973
Services Approved Pending Payment151
CARES Food Assistance Checks Issued​896
CARES Processed Payment $581,000.00

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ARCHIVED NEWS​

HIGHRIDGE FAMILY CENTER TO RESUME FREE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY YOUTH

$23 MILLION AVAILABLE TO RESTART BUSINESS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. APPLY HERE.

PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM ADDING SUNDAY HOURS AT SELECT BRANCHES

PALM BEACH COUNTY FEEDING SITES INTERACTIVE MAP

PBC YOUTH SERVICES TO RESUME FREE IN-PERSON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES​

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FOOD ASSISTANCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES RENT AND UTILITIES


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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

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