ORDERS, ACTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

*NEW* VACCINES FOR HOMEBOUND SENIORS
​The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) recently announced a new way for homebound seniors to sign up to have a COVID-19 vaccine come directly to them.

​ E-mail HomeboundVaccine@em.myflorida.com with your name and phone number to put in your request. Someone from the Florida Division of Emergency Management will contact you within 72 hours to collect more information and schedule your appointment. At this time, FDEM is not accepting phone calls for homebound vaccination appointments.​​​​​​

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 60 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; 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

VACCINE INFORMATION ​FLYER​

EMERGENCY ORDER 2021-002 ISSUED EXTENDING FACIAL COVERINGS TO 03/19/21

CLICK ​HERE TO VIEW PALM BEACH COUNTY EMERGENCY ORDERS

PALM BEACH COUNTY HAS EXTENDED THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY UNTIL​ 3/19/21

HEALTH CARE DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY OPENS VACCINATION APPOINTMENT REQUESTS TO ADULTS 60 YEARS AND OLDER​
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County has expanded COVID-19 vaccination appointment requests to adults 60 years and older and encourages all eligible individuals to complete the request form at the Health Care District’s website, http://vaccine.hcdpbc.org/ [vaccine.hcdpbc.org] .  Those eligible to be vaccinated beginning Monday, March 15, 2021 per Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order 21-62 include:

• Persons 60 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 Department of Health form [ww11.doh.state.fl.us].

Those who submit appointment requests are asked to indicate in the “Reason for Appointment” box which of the above eligibility categories best applies. They are then placed in a virtual waiting room for scheduling on a first-come, first-serve basis. Depending on vaccine supply, eligible adults are being notified of an available appointment as quickly as a few days after submitting their online request.

​ All registrations must be completed electronically at http://vaccine.hcdpbc.org/ [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.

The Health Care District is operating three large-scale, appointment-only, walk-in vaccination sites at the South County Civic Center, west of Delray Beach, the Burns Road Community Center, in Palm Beach Gardens, and the South Florida Fairgrounds in suburban West Palm Beach. These sites are supported by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue, United Way volunteers, Palm Beach County leadership and the Florida Department of Health for Palm Beach County.

​​VACCINATIONS FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ​
There will be four dedicated walk-up vaccination sites this weekend for all school employees who meet the following criteria as set by the State:

School employees who are 50 years of age or older.
School employees of all ages who have documentation from a physician indicating that they are deemed medically vulnerable.
  ​
More information here.

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 FOR EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE HAS CLOSED​​
Due to the high volume of applications, the Palm Beach County Community Services Department (CSD)’s online portal for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) closed on Friday, March 12th at midnight. Please note that the system will allow applicants to resubmit any documents requested by Case Managers.

The portal will reopen within the next few weeks. Residents can find more information at www.rentalassistancepbc.org or 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
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.

RESOURCES

VACCINE INFORMATION

​​​​​Florida Health Vaccine Information Page
Florida Health - Palm Beach County Vaccine Information Page
DOH Appointment Hotline:​​​ 866-201-6754
Palm Beach County Health Care District Vaccine Information Page
Federally-Supported Vaccine Sites (FloridaDisaster.org)
Publix Pharmacy Vaccine Information Page
CVS Pharmacy Vaccine Information Page
Winn Dixie Vaccine Information Page (Hypoluxo Rd, Lake Worth only)
Wal-Mart Vaccine Information Page
Walgreens Vaccination Information Page

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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 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.

For the latest information and updates from Palm Beach County, visit http://pbcgov.com/coronavirus.​​