Palm Beach County Operations Coronavirus Update
Monday, November 9, 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 11/13
PBC TESTING
*NEW* The Health Care District will be testing at the South County Civic Center tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 10th. The Belle Glade site and FITTEAM site will resume testing on Wednesday, Nov. 11th to allow time to set up operations. The Health Care District’s Brumback Clinics in West Palm Beach, Jupiter and Delray Beach are closed for Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 11th and testing will resume at these sites on Thursday, November 12th.
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 Summary
| Summary | Phase I | Phase II | Phase III | Total |
| Total Applications Received | 4989 | 1461 | 1587 | 8037 |
| Applications Submitted/In Que for Review | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Applications In Review | 0 | 77 | 845 | 922 |
| Applications Denied-Inaccurate, Ineligible | 2004 | 422 | 250 | 2676 |
| Applications Approved | 0 | 29 | 492 | 521 |
| CARES Grant Issued by Checks | 2985 | 933 | 0 | 3918 |
*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 | 13126 |
| Services In Review | 3466 |
| Services Denied | 1545 |
| Services Returned | 2518 |
| Services Approved Pending Payment | 578 |
| CARES Rental & Utility Assistance Checks Issued | 5019 |
| CARES Processed Payment | $8,363,143.75 |
| Summary for Food Assistance | Count |
| Total Services Received | 8919 |
| Services In Review | 1191 |
| Services Denied | 442 |
| Services Returned | 2144 |
| Services Approved Pending Payment | 239 |
| CARES Rental & Utility Assistance Checks Issued | 4903 |
| CARES Processed Payment | $3,205,200.00 |
ARCHIVED NEWS
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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