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Palm Beach County Announces On-site COVID-19 Testing

By Sheri-kae McLeod··1 min read
Palm Beach County Announces On-site COVID-19 Testing
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  • PALM BEACH COUNTY - Palm Beach County has announced that they will offer on-site testing for COVID-19, along with several other measures.
  • On-site testing (swab sample collection) will begin on Tuesday, March 31st at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.
  • Preapproval and appointments will be required.
  • <p class="m_122535197482191811BasicParagraph">Telephone registration and appointment scheduling for COVID-19 testing will begin on Monday, March 30<sup>th</sup> from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • Individuals requesting testing will be approved through telephone screening conducted by The Healthcare <span class="m_122535197482191811fontstyle01">District of Palm Beach County.
PALM BEACH COUNTY - Palm Beach County has announced that they will offer on-site testing for COVID-19, along with several other measures. On-site testing (swab sample collection) will begin on Tuesday, March 31st at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Preapproval and appointments will be required.

Telephone registration and appointment scheduling for COVID-19 testing will begin on Monday, March 30th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Individuals requesting testing will be approved through telephone screening conducted by The Healthcare District of Palm Beach County. Health Care District of Palm Beach County testing line: (561) 642-1000

Palm Beach County also reiterates that all Non-critical retail and commercial businesses in Palm Beach County have remained closed until further notice. The continuing operation of critical businesses is necessary to provide goods and services to the public, to keep the public healthy and to ensure the availability of supplies. A list of critical businesses can be found here: Emergency Order Number 2a

Palm Beach County still remains under a State of Emergency http://discover.pbcgov.org/PDF/COVID19/Declaration-of-Continuing-State-of-Emergency_3-25-2020.pdf

SCHOOL INFORMATION Starting Monday, March 30th, schools across Palm Beach County will be distributing 'Grab and Go' bags. The hours for Food distribution will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please be sure to check the full list of food distribution locations as some have changed. ·       

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