ORDERS, ACTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMERGENCY ORDER 2021-003 ISSUED EXTENDING FACIAL COVERINGS TO 04/18/21

*NEW* INTERACTIVE VACCINATION LOCATOR MAP​​​

EXECUTIVE ORDER 21-67
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Executive Orders 21-46, 21-47, 21-62 and 21-67 which outline all providers administering any COVID-19 vaccine, shall only vaccinate the following populations:

• Long-term care facility residents and staff;
• Persons 50 years of age and older;
• Health care personnel with direct patient contact;
• Persons deemed to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by hospital providers.​

COVID-19 Determination of Extreme Vulnerability Form

*NEW* VACCINE INFORMATION FLYER​

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PALM BEACH COUNTY HAS EXTENDED THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY UNTIL 3/26/21

HEALTH CARE DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY OPENS VACCINATION APPOINTMENT REQUESTS TO ADULTS 50 YEARS AND OLDER​
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County has expanded COVID-19 vaccination appointment requests to adults 50 years and older and encourages all eligible individuals to complete the request form at the Health Care District’s http://vaccine.hcdpbc.org/ [vaccine.hcdpbc.org] .  Those eligible to be vaccinated beginning Monday, March 22, 2021 per Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order 21-67 include:

• Persons 50 years of age and older;
• Health care personnel with direct patient contact;
• 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.

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.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS AFTER GETTING A COVID-19 VACCINE
COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Some people have no side effects. See the CDC website for more information.

COVID-19 FUNERAL ASSISTANCE
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. In April, FEMA will begin accepting applications. If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation.

CARES ACT FOOD CARDS MUST BE ACTIVATED BY MARCH 31, 2021
Palm Beach County residents who qualified for pre-paid debit cards through the CARES ACT funding for food purchases must activate their cards by March 31, 2021.  Palm Beach County's Community Services Department (CSD) has issued 13,186 cards to households impacted by COVID-19 for a total of $14,431,700. 

County staff will continue to reach out to the cardholders who have not yet activated their cards via phone, email, regular mail and through the media. Cards not activated by March 31, 2021 will expire, and the funds will be swept and redirected to fund other identified needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cardholders are encouraged to activate their pre-paid debit cards for food assistance prior to the expiration date. For more information, call the CSD's Contact Center 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
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

ARCHIVED NEWS

WEST PALM BEACH VA IS NOW OFFERING THE COVID-19​ VACCINE TO ALL VETERANS, REGARDLESS OF AGE, WHO RECEIVE CARE AT VA

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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.​​