​ORDERS, ACTIONS AND ​ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMERGENCY ORDER 2020-031 ISSUED EXTENDING FACIAL COVERINGS TO 01/20/21

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PALM BEACH COUNTY HAS EXTENDED THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY UNTIL 1/8/21

​PBC TESTING​

FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
5444 Haverhill Rd., West Palm Beach, 33407
Drive-through site
Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Any age; with or without symptoms
PCR/Molecular Testing appointment only 8 a.m. – Noon (Conducted by the Health Care District of PBC) 
Call 561-642-1000 for an appointment
Rapid Antigen Testing no appointment necessary 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
To preregister with your information for antigen testing go to: https://www.patientportalfl.com/s/​

Health Care District of PBC (HCD) C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic at Lakeside Medical Center 
39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, 33430
Walk-up site, appointments recommended; Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. - Noon
Any age; with or without symptoms
Call 561-642-1000 for an appointment
PCR/Molecular and Rapid Antigen Testing

HCD C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic West palm Beach
1150 45th St., West Palm Beach, 33407
Walk-up site, appointments recommended; Monday through Friday; 8 a.m.  - 11 a.m.
Any age; with or without symptoms
Call 561-642-1000 for an appointment
PCR/Molecular Testing

HCD C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic Jupiter
411 W. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter, 33458
Walk-up site, appointments recommended; Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Any age; with or without symptoms
Call 561-642-1000 for an appointment
PCR/Molecular Testing

HCD C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic Delray Beach 
225 S. Congress Ave, Delray Beach, 33445
Walk-up site, appointments recommended; Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. - Noon
Any age; with or without symptoms
Call 561-642-1000 for an appointment
PCR Molecular Testing

HCD “Scout" and “Hero" Mobile Clinic Outreach
Walk-up site, any age; with or without symptoms
Varying locations and hours as scheduled
PCR/Molecular Testing

FAU Tech Runway at Florida Atlantic University
901 NW 35th Street, Boca Raton, 33431
Walk up site, Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
Any age, with or without symptoms
PCR/Molecular Testing appointment only 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Call 1-800-209-7919 for an appointment
Rapid Antigen Testing no appointment necessary 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Town Center at Boca Raton Mall
6000 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, 33431, at the Sears parking lot
Walk up site; every day from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Any age; with or without symptoms 
No appointment necessary.
PCR/Molecular and Rapid Antigen Testing

South County Civic Center
16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, 33446
Walk up site; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Any age, with or without symptoms. 
No appointment necessary.
PCR/Molecular and Rapid Antigen Testing

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 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.​

RESOURCES

*NEW* VACCINE INFORMATION
Vaccinations have begun in Palm Beach County, pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order 20-315, for long term care facility staff, persons 65 years of age and older and healthcare personnel with direct patient contact.

At this time appointments through the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach), should only be requested by sending an email to chd50feedback@flhealth.gov.

Please remember to include your name, phone number, and date of birth. All emails are being received and will be contacted in order with further instructions as appointments slots and options become available. Vaccination appointments are based on dosage availability, we appreciate your continued patience.

***No vaccines will be given without an appointment. Please do not show up at any of our Florida Department of Health locations for a vaccine, or to request an appointment. This should be done by email only at this time.*

Additional updates on local vaccine distribution will be communicated through palmbeach.floridahealth.gov, twitter account @HealthyFLPBC, and local media.
Make sure you speak with your primary care provider to answer any questions you have about the vaccine before you receive it.

Vaccine FAQ's
Florida Health Vaccine Information Page
COVID-19 for Palm Beach County Information Page

PALM BEACH COUNTY COVID-19 VACCINATION PLANNING
Pursuant to direction from Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Health and local health departments are responsible for receipt and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine on behalf of the State.  Initial priorities for distribution were recently redefined in the Governor's Executive Order 20-315: health care personnel; individuals 65 years of age and older; and long-term care facility residents and staff.

County staff are working closely with the Department of Health Palm Beach County and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County to complete the strategies for our local efforts to distribute the vaccine in accordance with the Governor's priorities.  Our local efforts will be in addition to the direct rollouts of the vaccine by the State of Florida or direct deliveries by federal agencies or contractors. Our strategies will include designated PODs (points of distribution) at both fixed and mobile locations that will be accessible by walk-up and/or drive-up.  The plans for these operations are being finalized with incremental startups expected early in January. 

Details of the local distribution plans are still being worked out and the timing of operations is dependent upon the supply and distribution of the vaccine by the Florida Department of Health, the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the County Health Department.  Local distribution plans do not include nursing home and long-term care facilities which are being handled at the federal and state level. Additional announcements specific to public distribution within the County will be forthcoming from the County Health Department and the Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management. ​

QUARANTINE VERSUS ISOLATION​
​ Quarantine keeps someone who was in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 away from others. If you had close contact with a person who has COVID-19:

• Stay home until 14 days after your last contact.
• Check your temperature twice a day and watch for symptoms of COVID-19.
• If possible, stay away from people who are at higher-risk for getting sick from COVID-19

Isolation keeps someone who is sick or tested positive for COVID-19 without symptoms away from others, even in their own home. If you are sick and think or know you have COVID-19:
​-Stay home until:           at least 10 days since symptoms first appeared
                                           at least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medication 
                                           symptoms have improved

If you tested positive for COVID-19, but do not have symptoms, stay home until 10 days have passed since your positive test. If you live with others, stay in a specific “sick room" or area and away from other people or animals, including pets. Use a separate bathroom, if available.​​