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Palm Beach County Operations Coronavirus Update – Friday, November 6, 2020

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Palm Beach County Operations Coronavirus Update – Friday, November 6, 2020

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​ORDERS, ACTIONS AND ​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 11/13

​PBC TESTING​

*NEW* Due to the approach of Tropical Depression Eta, COVID-19 testing is being suspended at all Health Care District sites at close of business Friday, with the exception of the FITTEAM Ballpark which will remain open Saturday only. Palm Beach County/State of Florida testing sites including FAU, South County Civic Center and Boca Town Center Mall will be open on Saturday, but will be closed at end of business until next week. After the storm has left our area, all locations will be assessed to determine if they are safe to re-open. Information about testing sites will be sent out through media and social media channels.​

Health Care District of Palm Beach County COVID-19 Testing Facilities

PCR/Molecular Testing (Antigen testing info below)

Call the Testing Hotline for an appointment: 561-642-1000

Test results are taking 2 days or less at all sites.

FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
5444 Haverhill Rd., West Palm Beach


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 

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
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
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

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

Any age; need not be symptomatic

C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics – 

"Scout" Mobile Clinic Outreach

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

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

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.

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 am – 4:00 pm. 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
The testing site is located at 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446. To make an appointment, call 561-642-1000. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms. The site will be open Tuesday – Saturday from 9:00 am. – 4:00 pm.

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
-Antigen Rapid Testing
​The testing site is located at 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446. An appointment is not necessary for rapid testing. Tests are available for all ages with symptoms. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

-PCR/Molecular Testing
The testing site is located at 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446. No appointment needed. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

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 am. to 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday.

RESOURCES

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 portalhttps://discover.pbcgov.org/hes/Pages/default.aspx

Summary Phase I Phase II Phase III Total
​ Total Applications Received 4989
1461
1486 7936
​Applications Submitted/In Que for Review
0
0
216
216
Applications In Review
0
85
671
756
Applications Denied-Inaccurate, Ineligible
2004
422
206
2632
Applications Approved
0
28
393
421
CARES Grant Issued by Checks
2985
926
0
3911
CARES Funds Distributed
$50,769,711.91
$14,391,181.820
$65,160,893.73

*NEW* CARES ACT RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS EXTENDED TO A FINAL DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 16
The Palm Beach County Community Services Department is accepting rental, food and utility applications under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Eligible residents who experienced a loss of income as a direct result of COVID-19 and who are at or below 140% Area Median Income may apply for rental and utility assistance. To apply, visit www.rentalassistancepbc.org.


​ Summary for Rent and Utility Assistance Count
​ Total Services Received 12822
Services In Review3792
Services Denied
1527
Services Returned2468
Services Approved Pending Payment163
CARES Rental & Utility Assistance Checks Issued4872
CARES Processed Payment $8,107,736.86

 

Summary for Food Assistance Count
​ Total Services Received 8762
Services In Review1266
Services Denied437
Services Returned2155
Services Approved Pending Payment84
CARES Food Assistance Checks Issued​4820
CARES Processed Payment $3,151,000.00

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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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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

For the latest information and updates from Palm Beach County, visit http://pbcgov.com/coronavirus.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


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