Palm Beach County Operations Coronavirus Update
Thursday, May 13, 2021

ORDERS, ACTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

*NEW* Health Care District Offers Walk-up COVID-19 Vaccinations in Downtown West Palm Beach
Starting tonight, visitors to downtown West Palm Beach will have a new experience to consider getting a COVID-19 shot.  The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is expanding access to COVID-19 vaccinations countywide by rolling out a mobile clinic to popular entertainment areas and events.

The Health Care District teamed up with the City of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County to offer free, walk-up COVID-19 vaccines through this Sunday. City of West Palm Beach Firefighters will serve as vaccinators. The Health Care District’s mobile clinic will be parked on Datura Street, east of South Narcissus Avenue on:

• Thursday, May 13th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Johnson & Johnson vaccine)
• Friday, May 14th from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccine)
• Saturday, May 15th from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccine)
• Sunday, May 16th from noon to 7 p.m. (Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccine)

On Saturday, May 15th the Health Care District will also offer COVID-19 vaccinations along the 500 block of Clematis Street from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A parent or guardian must be present at the time of vaccination for anyone between the ages of 12 and 17.

The Health Care District is taking its vaccination outreach efforts on the road as operations wind down at the three mass vaccination sites in the northern, central and southern parts of the county. To date, the Health Care District has provided over 200,000 COVID-19 vaccinations countywide. Over four days last Friday through this Monday, the Health Care District vaccinated 170 people with its mobile clinic at the South Florida Fair.

Next week, the Health Care District will provide walk-up vaccinations with one of its mobile units in the parking lot of its Lantana clinic located at 1250 Southwinds Drive in Lantana, Florida. The hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Monday, May 17th through Friday, May 21st, 2021.

The Health Care District is also offering COVID-19 vaccinations to patients during regular doctors’ office visits at all of the nine C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic sites across the county, which are located in areas of need. Appointments at the clinics can be made by calling 561-642-1000.

*NEW* Health Care District to Provide Walk-up Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations at Lantana Clinic for Ages 12 Years and Older
To expand access to COVID-19 vaccinations for all eligible ages, including adolescents 12 through 15, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County will provide walk-up vaccinations next week with one of its mobile units in the parking lot of its Lantana clinic located at 1250 Southwinds Drive in Lantana, Florida. The hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Monday, May 17th through Friday, May 21st, 2021. A parent or guardian must be present at the vaccination appointment of those who are 17 years old and younger.

The Health Care District is also offering COVID-19 vaccinations to patients during regular doctor’s office visits at all of the nine C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic sites throughout the county, which are located in areas of need. Yesterday, the Health Care District reached a milestone by providing over 200,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in Palm Beach County.

County Facial Covering and Social Distancing Revised Policy Issued 05/05/21
Until further notice, it is the County’s policy that individuals must wear a facial covering or mask and social distance from other individuals while indoors on County Property.  County Property includes all County-owned and County-leased buildings where Palm Beach County’s offices, divisions, departments or Constitutional Offices conduct business.

Further, in accordance with federal regulations facial coverings or masks are required on all county operated transit. Law Enforcement is authorized to issue a trespass warning and remove any individuals not in compliance with this policy.

Interactive Vaccination Locator Map

Vaccine Information Flyer

Vaccine Eligibility Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Vaccines for Homebound seniors
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is providing vaccine appointments for homebound seniors. The state encourages homebound individuals to sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at their home by filling out the survey available here, emailing HomeboundVaccine@em.myflorida.com or by calling 866-779-6121. Someone from the Florida Division of Emergency Management will contact you within 72 hours to collect more information and schedule your appointment.

*NEW* Emergency Rental, RELOCATION and Utility Assistance
The Palm Beach County Community Services Department’s online portal for Emergency Rental Assistance, Relocation Assistance and Utility Assistance is currently open. For more information, click here.

PBC Community Services Emergency Rental Assistance Lunch-n-Learn
Every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m., the Palm Beach County Community Services Department (CSD) is hosting an Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Lunch-n-Learn for Palm Beach County residents.  During the sessions, staff will cover what the ERA application process entails, how to complete an application, and what the eligibility and documentation requirements are.  Staff will also answer frequently asked questions.

Residents may join via WebEx at http://bit.ly/ERALunch-n-learn with meeting ID 157 444 3885 and passcode 1234 using any electronic device. The meeting works best when accessed using Google Chrome. The option to join via phone is available by calling 1 (904) 900-2303 or 1 (844) 621-3956 with the access code 157 444 3885.

For additional information, please visit www.rentalassistancepbc.gov. For questions, contact mailto:CSDCares@pbcgov.org or call (561) 355-4792.

Palm Beach County has extended the COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY until 5/14/21

PBC TESTING

FDOH Palm Beach County C.L. Brumback Health Center
38754 State Road 80, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (near the county jail)
Drive-through site
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. (unless closed for a holiday)
Any age; with or without symptoms

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

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

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
*NEW* CDC Vaccine Finder - Find Vaccines Near You
Florida Health Vaccine Information Page
Florida Health - Palm Beach County Vaccine Information Page
DOH Appointment Hotline: 866-201-6754
Publix Pharmacy Vaccine Information Page  (Walk-ins accepted)
CVS Pharmacy Vaccine Information Page  (Walk-ins accepted)
Winn Dixie Vaccine Information Page (Hypoluxo Rd, Lake Worth only) (Walk-ins accepted)
Wal-Mart Vaccine Information Page
Walgreens Vaccination Information Page

ARCHIVED NEWS

Mortgage Assistance Available to Homeowners in Palm Beach County

Restaurant Revitalization Fund is ACCEPTING applications

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.

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