ORDERS, ACTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXECUTIVE ORDERS 21-46 AND 21-47
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Executive Orders 21-46 and 21-47, which outline all providers administering any COVID-19 vaccine, shall only vaccinate the following populations:
- Long-term care facility residents and staff;
- Persons 65 years of age and older; (60 years of age and older effective 3/15)
- Health care personnel with direct patient contact;
- K-12 school employees 50 years of age and older;
- Sworn law enforcement officers 50 years of age and older; and
- Firefighters 50 years of age and older.
- Persons deemed to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by hospital providers.
COVID-19 Determination of Extreme Vulnerability Form
*NEW* VACCINE INFORMATION FLYER
EMERGENCY ORDER 2021-002 ISSUED EXTENDING FACIAL COVERINGS TO 03/19/21
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PALM BEACH COUNTY HAS EXTENDED THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY UNTIL 3/12/21
HEALTH CARE DISTRICT/PALM BEACH COUNTY VACCINATION INFORMATION
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County, in partnership with Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the State of Florida, is now administering COVID-19 vaccines throughout the county. The Health Care District is now accepting requests for vaccination per the Governor's amended order for:
• Persons 65 years of age and older;
• Health care personnel with direct patient contact;
• K-12 school employees 50 years of age and older;
• Sworn law enforcement officers 50 years of age and older;
• Firefighters 50 years of age and older; and
• Persons deemed extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 as determined by a physician who provides an
attestation that the patient meets the defined eligibility criteria outlined in this form.
Once the appointment request form is submitted, individuals will be placed in a virtual waiting room for scheduling on a first-come, first-serve basis, dependent upon vaccine availability. All registrations must be completed electronically at vaccine.hcdpbc.org. For those with no internet access, the Health Care District's helpline at 561-804-4115 is available to assist in English, Spanish and Creole.
All individuals presenting for a vaccination will need to bring identification for age verification and a work badge, if applicable. Individuals 18 years and older who are deemed medically vulnerable to COVID-19 will also need to bring the Department of Health-approved form [ww11.doh.state.fl.us], as attested by their licensed physician, with them to their vaccination appointment.
The Health Care District has completed scheduling nearly all individuals who were on the Department of Health-Palm Beach County's (DOH) waiting list and who also confirmed that they still wanted appointments. Individuals who believe they were on the DOH waitlist, but were not contacted for an appointment can submit a new appointment request and check “Yes" in the box indicating they were on the waitlist. The Health Care District will verify and prioritize accordingly.
All individuals who submitted an appointment request prior to March 1st and who do not currently have a scheduled appointment at one of the Health Care District's vaccination sites must complete and submit a new online appointment request form at vaccine.hcdpbc.org and indicate in the box “Reason for Appointment" which of the above categories best applies.
WEST PALM BEACH VA IS NOW OFFERING THE COVID-19 VACCINE TO ALL VETERANS, REGARDLESS OF AGE, WHO RECEIVE CARE AT VA
The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is now offering COVID-19 Vaccine for ALL eligible Veterans of all ages who receive care at the VA. The vaccine is offered by appointment and on a walk-in basis at Building 14 on our main campus in West Palm Beach from 10 am to 3 pm Monday – Friday. We are offering the vaccine by appointment only at select CBOCs. Veterans must already receive care at VA to get the COVID-19 Vaccine and be able to return to the same site for their second dose.
For more information visit www.westpalmbeach.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp.
ONLINE PORTAL REOPENS FOR EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
The Palm Beach County Community Services Department (CSD) will open its online portal for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) beginning March 10th. Eligible Palm Beach County residents must be a renter household in which at least one or more individuals meets all of the following criteria:
- qualifies for unemployment or experienced a reduction of household income;
- incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardships due to COVID-19;
- demonstrates a risk of homelessness or housing instability; and
- has a household income at or below 80% of the area median.
All applicants must present the following documentation in order to apply for services:
- evidence of COVID-19 direct or indirect impact
- evidence of risk of homelessness or housing instability
- evidence of income eligibility
- valid government issued ID
Rental assistance may be paid up to three months in advance and income and crisis must be recertified for each three (3) month period.
For rental assistance, landlords must be registered as vendors with Palm Beach County. Utility assistance is for electric, water and gas for eligible rental households only.
Applications will be thru County online portal. Applicants must submit the correct information along with all required documentation to expedite approval. Applications will be prioritized for clients who are below 30% /50% AMI , facing evictions and currently unemployed for more than 90 days.
Eligible residents may apply for emergency rental assistance at www.rentalassistancepbc.org or www.pbcgov.org/OSCARRS.
For more information, contact CSD's Contact Centre at (561) 355-4792.
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
Rapid Antigen Testing
To preregister with your information for testing go to: https://ops.patientportalfl.com/s/?language=en_US
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 and Rapid Antigen Testing 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. No appointment necessary (beginning Tuesday)
To preregister with your information for testing go to: https://ops.patientportalfl.com/s/
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.
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