ORDERS, ACTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
EMERGENCY ORDER 2020-030 ISSUED EXTENDING FACIAL COVERINGS TO 12/21/20
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Palm Beach County has extended the
COVID-19 State of Emergency until 12/04
PBC TESTING
Health Care District of Palm Beach County COVID-19 Testing Sites
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
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C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics at Lakeside Medical Center –
39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade | Walk-up site Appointments recommended;
Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. – Noon Any age; need not be symptomatic |
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –
1150 45th St., West Palm Beach | Walk-up site Appointments recommended;
Monday through Friday; 8 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 Appointments recommended;
Monday through Friday; 8 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 Appointments recommended;
Monday through Friday; 8 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 call center will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday and resume scheduling appointments on Monday, November 30. All of the Health Care District's testing sites will be closed Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving.
The FITTEAM and Belle Glade test sites will resume testing Friday, November 27. The other clinic sites will resume testing on Monday, November 30.
FITTEAM Ballpark Rapid Antigen Testing Site
(OPEN FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27)
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
(OPEN FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27)
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
(OPEN FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27)
-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.
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 | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| Applications Denied-Inaccurate, Ineligible | 2004 | 432 | 408 | 2844 |
| Applications Approved | 0 | 26 | 397 | 423 |
| CARES Grant Issued by Checks | 2985 | 974 | 757 | 4716 |
*NEW*
CARES ACT RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
|
Summary for Rent and Utility Assistance |
Count |
|
Total Services Received |
16717 |
| Services In Review | 2383 |
| Services Denied | 1967 |
| Services Returned | 3504 |
| Services Approved Pending Payment | 592 |
| CARES Rental & Utility Assistance Checks Issued | 8271 |
| CARES Processed Payment |
$13,523,543.26 |
|
Summary for Food Assistance |
Count |
|
Total Services Received |
12520 |
| Services In Review | 1210 |
| Services Denied | 641 |
| Services Returned | 2984 |
| Services Approved Pending Payment | 361 |
| CARES Food Assistance Cards Issued | 7324 |
| Home Delivery Meals Food Assistance Cards Issued | 984 |
| Food Processed Payment |
$5,168,000.00 |
| CARES Processed Payment |
$4,774,400.00 |
| Home Delivery Meals Processed Payment |
$393,600.00 |
The application portal for rent and utility assistance is closed for new submittals but will remain open until Nov. 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. for applicants who need to
resubmit their applications.
To view a detailed list of eligibility requirements, visit
www.pbcgov.com/csdcaresactfaq. For help, watch the 'How to Apply' video tutorial at
http://bit.ly/CaresActTutorial.
For applicants who need to
resubmit their applications for food assistance, the portal will remain open until Dec. 5, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. To apply for food assistance, visit
www.rentalassistancepbc.org.
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