ORDERS, ACTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
EMERGENCY ORDER 2021-003 ISSUED EXTENDING FACIAL COVERINGS TO 04/18/21
*NEW* INTERACTIVE VACCINATION LOCATOR MAP
VACCINE INFORMATION FLYER
REVISED VACCINE ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Executive Order 21-79 revises vaccine guidelines for Florida residents. During this phase of vaccine administration, all providers administering any COVID-19 vaccine shall only vaccinate the following populations:
• Long-term care facility residents and staff;
• Persons 40 years of age and older;
• Health care personnel with direct patient contact;
• Persons determined by a physician to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19.
Effective April 5, 2021, all Floridians shall be eligible to receive any COVID19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration.
*NEW*
HEALTH CARE DISTRICT OF PBC ONLINE SELF-SCHEDULING WEBSITE
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County has streamlined its online COVID-19 vaccine appointment request process to make it more user-friendly and efficient. The new scheduling system is available at
http://vaccine.hcdpbc.org [vaccine.hcdpbc.org]. The technology allows those who are eligible under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' Executive Orders to self-schedule the time and location of their vaccination appointment. The system rollout is timely as it coincides with the Health Care District marking a milestone of providing 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines.
The Health Care District's appointment-only, walk-in vaccination sites are located 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.
The new single-step scheduling form gives patients more control, reduces wait times for appointments and makes it clear where patients stand in the process. Individuals who visit the website can schedule themselves until all appointments are full. 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. Appointments are available based on demand and vaccine supply that is received weekly. The Health Care District is committed to improving efficiencies and customer experience in an effort to achieve community immunity.
Per state guidelines, effective April 5th, all Floridians are eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as authorized by the Food and Drug Administration. At this time, the Health Care District is only offering the Pfizer and Moderna brand vaccines. Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) is not being offered at our vaccination sites.
Pfizer is authorized for 16 years of age and older, while Moderna is authorized for 18 years of age and older. Persons 16 or 17 years of age must choose only a date offering the Pfizer brand (as it becomes available it will be shown in the table below). A parent or guardian must be present at the appointment.
*NEW*
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE
The Palm Beach County Community Services Department opened its online portal for Emergency Rental Assistance and Utility Assistance on March 10th. The portal is currently closed but will open again once current applications are processed.
|
Summary for Rent Assistance | Count |
|
Total Services Received |
1696 |
Services In Review
| 990
|
Services Denied
| 11
|
Services Returned
| 577
|
Waiting Balance Statement from Landlord
| 249
|
| Services Approved Pending Payment | 39
|
| ERA Rental Assistance Checks Issued | 79
|
| ERA Processed Payment |
$453,362.73 |
|
Summary for Utility Assistance | Count |
|
Total Services Received |
910 |
| Services In Review | 515
|
| Services Denied | 15
|
| Services Returned | 299
|
| Services Approved Pending Payment | 29
|
| ERA Utility Assistance Checks Issued | 52
|
| ERA Processed Payment |
$15,088.68 |
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PALM BEACH COUNTY EMERGENCY ORDERS
PALM BEACH COUNTY HAS EXTENDED THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY UNTIL 4/2/21
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.
PBC TESTING
Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
5100 N. Haverhill Road, 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
*NEW* HCD C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic Jupiter
411 W. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter, 33458
(Statring 4/5) Appointments only; 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
COVID-19 FUNERAL ASSISTANCE
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.
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