City of West Palm Beach issued the following announcement on Aug.9
SUMMARY: Palm Beach County had a 13.1% COVID-19 positivity rate on August 6, 2020. The City of West Palm Beach reminds residents to wear a mask when visiting indoor businesses, restaurants and outdoor locations where social distancing is not possible. These guidelines are important tools in controlling the spread of COVID-19.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID-19 DATA (data current as of 8/6/20, unless otherwise noted):
Total Florida Cases: 510,839
Positive Residents: 504,768
Hospitalizations: 29,131
Florida Resident Deaths: 7,747
Non-resident Deaths: 124
New cases of Florida residents: 7,719 on 8/06/20
To see the latest statistics, visit the Florida Department of Health’s data page: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/#latest-stats
TESTING & HEALTH
- County testing reopened Sunday, August 2nd – All regular county testing facilities reopened after closing for Hurricane Isaias. Please see the interactive map of test sites for the facility nearest you.
- Interactive testing map: An interactive testing map, created by Palm Beach County, features over 70 testing sites. The map will help residents find the closest private or community-based testing location for them. Several of the sites are government supported and have free testing with a variety of restrictions and processes. Many others are private labs, urgent care facilities or pharmacies that will bill your insurance. Visit: http://pbcgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=7e512bab938b45a4b63275de6536302e
- FLORIDA DEPT. OF HEALTH COVID-19 HOTLINE: (866) 779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov with questions.
- 20th Extension of Declaration of Emergency The City of West Palm Beach issued the 20th Extension of the Public Health Emergency Declaration on August 4, 2020. This extends the state of emergency through August 11, 2020. The extension can be viewed here: https://www.wpb.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=2371
- QUESTIONS: Questions for the City can be emailed to 822@wpb.org. The Mayor’s Special Response Hotline is (561) 822-2222.
- PUBLIC MEETINGS: To promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of West Palm Beach has turned to Zoom technology to host public meetings since April. While public meetings have gone remote, the public’s participation is still needed, welcomed and encouraged. For information, please visit: https://www.wpb.org/Home/Components/News/News/536/16.
- To view city, county and state executive orders, please visit: https://www.wpb.org/our-city/mayor-s-office/covid-19-updates-and-information/executive-orders.
OTHER:
SCHOOLS: The first day of school is August 31, 2020. The school year will begin with distance learning.
2020 Census: All West Palm Beach residents are encouraged to respond to the Census. The Census gathers data that tells the story of our community and who we are. Data is used for many things including redistricting of state and federal legislative seats and the funding of local programs such as school meals, infrastructure improvements, and public health programs. You can respond to the Census now by visiting http://www.2020Census.gov or calling 844-330-2020.
Hurricane Season: The Atlantic Hurricane Season is underway through November 30, 2020. The City of West Palm Beach has information to help you safely prepare, evacuate, and shelter for severe storms while protecting yourself and others from COVID-19. Read more about it here: https://www.wpb.org/our-city/storm-preparedness/covid-19-and-storm-season-copy
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