ORDERS, ACTIONS AND ​ANNOUNCEMENTS

​ EMERGENCY ORDER 2021-001​ ISSUED EXTENDING FACIAL COVERINGS TO 02/19/21​

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​PALM BEACH COUNTY HAS EXTENDED THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY UNTIL 2/12/21

STATE OF FLORIDA VACCINE APPOINTMENT SITE
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has announced that it is not ready to utilize the statewide covid-19 appointment system announced by the DOH state office in Tallahassee, FL. The website myvaccine.fl.gov is open and available for Palm Beach County residents, but DOH-Palm Beach is advising local residents not to use it.

*NEW* HEALTH CARE DISTRICT REQUESTS EMAIL RESPONSE FROM INDIVIDUALS ON DOH WAITLIST​
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is sending an email to approximately 60,000 individuals 65-years and older who requested vaccination appointments through the Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach County (DOH) and were on the DOH waitlist. These individuals have not yet responded to the Health Care District's prior emails asking if they still need an appointment for their first vaccination. 

The subject line of the Health Care District's latest email reads: Health Care District COVID-19 Vaccination. It will be coming from this sender: Health Care District <noreply@everbridge.net>

The Health Care District encourages recipients to check their spam and junk folders for this email from Health Care District noreply@everbridge.net so they can respond to this question:  Do you want the Health Care District to provide you with your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine? They are asked to click either “Yes" or “No".

The opportunity to respond to this poll will last for a 24-hour period. Recipients who do not respond to the first email within 24 hours will receive a follow-up email Sunday, February 14^th that will also last 24-hours. The Health Care District wants to ensure all individuals on the list have the opportunity to respond to this poll.

The Health Care District is committed to providing safe, quality and efficient patient care.  To date, our safety-net healthcare system has successfully provided over 36,000 COVID-19 vaccinations primarily to individuals on the DOH email waitlist.

​PBC TESTING​

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
Testing in the order of arrival; no appointment needed
PCR/Molecular Testing (Conducted by the Health Care District of PBC) 
Rapid Antigen Testing
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 Testing and Rapid Antigen 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 and Rapid Antigen Testing

HCD C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic Delray Beach 
225 S. Congress Ave, Delray Beach, 33445
Appointments only; Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Any age; with or without symptoms
Call 561-642-1000 for an appointment
PCR Molecular Testing and Rapid Antigen 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 and Rapid Antigen 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

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

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.

Florida Health Vaccine Information Page
Florida Health - Palm Beach County Vaccine Information Page
Palm Beach County Health Care District Vaccine Information Page
Publix Pharmacy Vaccine Information Page
Senior Hotline: 866-201-6754​

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 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 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 dispensing) at both fixed and mobile locations that will be accessible by walk-up and/or drive-up.

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.​

SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM @ PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY
The Palm Beach County Library System is partnering with the Palm Beach County (PBC) Food Bank to offer assistance with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Benefit specialists from the PBC Food Bank will assist with the SNAP application process and conduct the food stamp interview. Specialists can also help with other benefit applications available through the ACCESS Florida system including Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. 

Applicants must call to schedule an appointment at the following locations:

Mondays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Greenacres Branch - 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres 33467
Contact: Benefits Specialist Mario Mendez, 561-345-5085 (English/Spanish/Q'anjob'al)

Mondays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Jupiter Branch - 705 Military Trail, Jupiter 33458
Contact: Benefits Specialist Gustavo Amador, 561-329-5931 (English/Spanish)

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hagen Ranch Road Branch - 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446
Contact: Benefits Specialist James Vil, 561-894-7500 (English/Creole)

1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Glades Road Branch - 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton 33434
Contact: Benefits Specialist Riquet Lucien, 561-482-4554 (English/Creole)

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – starting Feb. 17
West Boynton Branch - 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach 33437
Contact: Benefits Specialist James Vil, 561-734-5556 (English/Creole)

1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch - 5689 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach 33417
Contact: Benefits Specialist Riquet Lucien, 561-233-1880 (English/Creole)

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Royal Palm Beach Branch - 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach 33411
Contact: Benefits Specialist Riquet Lucien, 561-790-6030 (English/Creole)

Fridays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Main Library - 3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach 33406
Contact: Benefits Specialist Mario Mendez, 561-345-5085 (English/Spanish/Q'anjob'al)

Due to COVID-19:

• Appointments will be made one client per hour.
• The required Department of Children and Families Food Stamp interviews will be completed on site, and interaction will be minimal, brief and in accordance with the six-foot social distancing guidelines. Benefit specialists will follow up over the phone if needed.
• Clients must wear face masks when inside the library.
• All clients are expected to arrive on time for their scheduled appointments, not before or after.

Clients who are sick should not book appointments.​