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Palm Beach County Operations Coronavirus Update - Wednesday, April 7, 2021

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Palm Beach County Operations Coronavirus Update - Wednesday, April 7, 2021

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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:

All Floridians eligible to receive any COVID19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration. Ages 18 and over for Moderna vaccine and 16 and over for Pfizer vaccine.

HEALTH CARE DISTRICT OPENS ONLINE APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING FOR PFIZER AND MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINES
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County opened 20,000 first-dose vaccination appointments for scheduling through Saturday, April 17, 2021 at http://vaccine.hcdpbc.org [vaccine.hcdpbc.org] for Pfizer and Moderna vaccine.  The website lists the available dates, locations, vaccine brand and eligibility requirements at each of the Health Care District's three mass 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. It is essential that individuals follow the state eligibility guidelines when scheduling to avoid being turned away at the sites. Individuals 16 years and 17 years old are eligible to self-schedule appointments for the Pfizer vaccine brand only.  A parent or guardian must be present at the appointment of those who are 16 and 17 years old.

As additional vaccine and appointments are available, the Health Care District will continue to notify the community that the online self-scheduler is open.

For those without internet access, the Health Care District's helpline at 561-804-4115 is available to assist in English, Spanish and Creole.  All appointments are based on vaccine availability.

*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. For more information, click here.​

Summary for Rental Assistance Count
Total Services Received 2279
Services In Review1223
Services Denied18
Services Returned825
Waiting Balance Statement from Landlord299
Services Approved Pending Payment27
ERA Rental Assistance Checks Issued186
ERA Processed Payment $1,009,444.78

Summary for Utility Assistance Count
Total Services Received 1277
Services In Review659
Services Denied25
Services Returned450
Services Approved Pending Payment14
ERA Utility Assistance Checks Issued129
ERA Processed Payment $32,882.90

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PALM BEACH COUNTY EMERGENCY ORDERS

PALM BEACH COUNTY HAS EXTENDED THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY UNTIL 4/9/21

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.  ​​​​​​

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 tohttps://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
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 tohttps://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

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS AFTER GETTING A COVID-19 VACCINE

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

CRISIS COUNSELING HEALTH SERVICES

SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM @ PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY

PALM BEACH COUNTY FEEDING SITES INTERACTIVE MAP ​


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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.​​


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