Palm Beach County Operations Coronavirus Update
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
ORDERS, ACTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
EMERGENCY ORDER 2020-029 ISSUED EXTENDING FACIAL COVERINGS
Click here to view Palm Beach County Emergency Orders
PHASE THREE REOPENING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Palm Beach County has extended the COVID-19 State of Emergency until 11/06
PBC TESTING
*NEW* Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s Testing for Tuesday, 11-3-20:
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.
FITTEAM Ballpark Rapid Antigen Testing Site
Drive up rapid testing is now available at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. An appointment is no longer necessary. Tests are available for all ages with symptoms. The site will be open Tuesday – Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PCR testing is still being conducted by the Health Care District at this site. More information about those testing sites is above.
Lakeside Medical Center Rapid Antigen Testing Site
Tests are available for all ages with symptoms. The site will be open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – Noon. This is a walk up site, no appointment required.
Florida Atlantic University Testing Site in Boca Raton
-Antigen Rapid Testing
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. An appointment is not necessary for rapid testing. Tests are available for all ages with symptoms. The site will be open Tuesday – Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – Noon.
-PCR/Molecular Testing
Appointment required. To make an appointment, call American Medical Response at 1-800-209-7919. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms. The site will be open Tuesday – Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – Noon.
Town Center at Boca Raton Mall Testing
-Antigen Rapid Testing & PCR/Molecular Testing
Walk-up testing located at the Town Center at Boca Raton Mall, 6000 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, 33431, valet parking entrance. Testing every day, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., free to any age, with or without symptoms for PCR testing, symptomatic for antigen testing. No appointment necessary.
South County Civic Center
Walkup testing site located at 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. No appointments required.
PCR testing, all ages, no symptoms required.
Rapid Antigen testing begins 11/3/2020 and will be open to any age with symptoms.
Wellington Community Center Testing
Palm Beach County has partnered with The Village of Wellington 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* The Palm Beach County CARES Restart Business Grants Program APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 AT 5 P.M.
Grants up to $15,000, based on six months of expenses (net of any PPP, other grants or forgivable loans) is available to an expanded list of eligible businesses that were negatively impacted by COVID-19 and did not previously receive a Restart Business Grant through the county. The application process is completed entirely online through the county’s portal https://discover.pbcgov.org/hes/Pages/default.aspx.
| Summary | Phase I | Phase II | Phase III | Total |
| Total Applications Received | 4989 | 1461 | 1085 | 7535 |
| Applications Submitted/In Que for Review | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Applications In Review | 0 | 101 | 833 | 934 |
| Applications Denied-Inaccurate, Ineligible | 2004 | 420 | 76 | 2500 |
| Applications Approved | 0 | 45 | 176 | 221 |
| CARES Grant Issued by Checks | 2985 | 895 | 0 | 3880 |
*NEW* COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE
| Summary for Rent and Utility Assistance | Count |
| Total Services Received | 11859 |
| Services In Review | 3436 |
| Services Denied | 1436 |
| Services Returned | 2270 |
| Services Approved Pending Payment | 48 |
| CARES Rental & Utility Assistance Checks Issued | 4669 |
| CARES Processed Payment | $7,851,699.03 |
| Summary for Food Assistance | Count |
| Total Services Received | 8369 |
| Services In Review | 1367 |
| Services Denied | 415 |
| Services Returned | 2056 |
| Services Approved Pending Payment | 56 |
| CARES Rental & Utility Assistance Checks Issued | 4475 |
| CARES Processed Payment | $2,930,600.00 |
ARCHIVED NEWS
RESTART BUSINESS GRANTS PROGRAM IN PALM BEACH COUNTY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
CARES FUNDING AVAILABLE TO HOMEOWNERS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY
PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING CARES ACT RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS
HIGHRIDGE FAMILY CENTER TO RESUME FREE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY YOUTH
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
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