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Palm Beach County Operations Coronavirus Update – Thursday, November 19, 2020

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Palm Beach County Operations Coronavirus Update – Thursday, November 19, 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 11/20

​PBC TESTING​

*NEW* The Health Care District has marked a milestone of providing over 100,000 COVID-19 tests to the community since March of this year.​

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

PCR/Molecular Testing Only at These Locations (Antigen testing info below)

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

Test results are taking 3 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

FITTEAM Ballpark Rapid Antigen Testing Site
Drive up rapid testing is now available at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. An appointment is not 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. – 2 p.m.

-PCR/Molecular 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.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 8:00 am. – 2:00 pm.

*NEW* 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. The site will move to the Sears parking lot at the mall over the weekend and should be at full capacity at their new site next week.

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

*NEW* THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CARES RESTART BUSINESS GRANTS PROGRAM​
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
45
82
127
Applications Denied-Inaccurate, Ineligible
2004
427
412
2843
Applications Approved
0
21
476
497
CARES Grant Issued by Checks
2985
968
617
4570

*NEW* CARES ACT RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS 
COVID-19 Rental, Utility, and Food assistance online applications closed November 16, 2020. ​ 

​ Summary for Rent and Utility Assistance Count
​ Total Services Received 16786
Services In Review3580
Services Denied
1856
Services Returned3645
Services Approved Pending Payment389
CARES Rental & Utility Assistance Checks Issued7316
CARES Processed Payment $12,121,369.38

 

Summary for Food Assistance Count
​ Total Services Received 11700
Services In Review1600
Services Denied563
Services Returned2878
Services Approved Pending Payment259
CARES Food Assistance Checks Issued​6400
Home Delivery Meals Food Assistance Cards Issued
984
Food Processed Payment
$4,575,000.00
CARES Processed Payment $4,181,400.00
Home Delivery Meals Processed Payment
$393,600.00

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ARCHIVED NEWS​

THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SIGN-UP EXPANDS TO EIGHT PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY LOCATIONS

CARES FUNDING AVAILABLE TO HOMEOWNERS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY

PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING CARES ACT RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS​​

PALM BEACH COUNTY FEEDING SITES INTERACTIVE MAP​ ​


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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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