COVID-19 “CORONAVIRUS”

Vaccine & Testing Information

General Vaccine Overview

COVID-19 Vaccines
Information about the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Information about the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Information about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
For more information about mRNA vaccines (Pfizer & Moderna), click here.

Where to Find COVID-19 Vaccine

Mobile Vaccination Clinic

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County will offer free, voluntary Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to students, School District employees, and family members at school campuses. Click here for more information

Free COVID-19 Vaccines throughout Palm Beach County are provided by the Health Care District Bus. Click here for more information

Vaccine.gov

To find the most updated vaccine information, please visit: www.Vaccines.gov or call 1-800-232-0233

Where to Find a COVID-19 Test

U.S. Department of Human and Health Services (HHS)

To find the nearest COVID-19 testing site, please visit the HHS website. Mobile Vaccination Clinic

Statewide Coronavirus Information

Statewide Executive Orders

The most current executive orders released by Governor Ron DeSantis can her found here.
Office of the Governor COVID-19 Resources

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Funeral Assistance

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Click here to learn more…

The Florida Veterans Foundation

The Florida Veterans Foundation has teamed up with the American Legion of Florida to create the COVID-19 Project Vet Relief Fund. This will help with emergency assistance for those veterans who are affected by this pandemic around the state of Florida. Learn more on the website.

Refugee Information

The Church World Service national office has posted COVID-19 informational videos in a variety of languages. Links to those videos can be found by clicking here.

Florida Department of Children & Families (SNAP Benefits)

For more information regarding Florida’s benefit programs during this time, or to access your MYACCESS account to check the status of your re-certification: Click Here or 1-866-762-2237 or 850-300-4323.

Florida Department of Health

State Supported Testing Sites  Find your county and see where you can be tested.  No symptoms required.  Drive-thru and Walk-up sites. 

The Florida Department of Health has published a list of long-term care facilities that have had a confirmed case of COVID-19 in staff and/or residents. A copy of the report can be found by clicking here.

Health & Dental Insurance

Is your child underinsured due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)?  Florida KidCare Program is here for you. For more information and assistance Call 561-469-8202 or email kidcare@hcsef.org Visit www.floridakidcare.org and use code HCSEF when applying.

Helpful Resources
Important Updates- Cases In Florida And Other Info
Florida Health: Locations of County Health Departments
Useful Resources for Floridians Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic

Nationwide Coronavirus Information

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic. Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. For more information, visit their website.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

CDC Eviction Moratorium - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the Order banning evictions for certain renters until June 30, 2021.  The CDC Order is a temporary eviction moratorium to protect public health and prevent further spread of COVID-19.

• CDC Federal Register Notice and Order (expires June 30, 2021)

• Resident Declaration Form (expires September 30, 2021)

  • For other languages, click here.

• Resident Information

Medicaid / Medicare

Medicare Coronavirus information

Internal Revenue Service & Stimulus Payments

For updated information, please visit their website.

Immigration and COVID-19

For the latest response from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, please click here.
If you think you may be sick, please click here (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean materials are available)
For contact information on state, local, and tribal governments and agencies please click here.

Contact the HOPE Crisis Hotline to receive free virtual support from financial experts on mitigating the financial impacts of COVID-19.
For assistance call: 1-888-388-HOPE (4673) or go to OperationHOPE.org.

National Disability Institute (NDI)

Recently launched the Financial Resilience Center, an online information hub to help people with disabilities and chronic health conditions respond to the financial challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, click here

Families First COVID-19 Constituent Service Resource Toolkit

The Families First Coronavirus Constituent Service Resource Toolkit will help you understand all the benefits that are available to you and your community — and how to access them.

Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac (Mortgage Flexibility)

If you are unable to pay your mortgage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, talk to your mortgage lender about Home Loans Special Payment Forbearance and loan extensions to assist with suspending payments for more information click here.

Internet and TV Services During COVID-19 Pandemic

Consumers of broadband (from cable, telephone or wireless companies that participate) can apply and if eligible, can receive a subsidy of up to $50/month ($75/month if tribal) plus certain free broadband devices. For more information, visit the FCC website by clicking here

Internet speeds have been increased at this time. For more information click here.

Your Guide to TV, Streaming, and Internet Service During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

World Health Organization

Live international updates, advice and news from the World Health Organization can be found by clicking here.

Employment & Small Business Information

Florida Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber Foundation is teaming up with a coalition of companies to establish a Save Small Business Fund and provide $5,000 grants to help employers get through the days and weeks ahead. Learn more here

US Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information contact the Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 or visit the website

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund provides financing to assist businesses with resiliency efforts. The funds will address the current gap in available, affordable capital for businesses that can be used for inventory purchases, construction, working capital, equipment financing and more. For more information, visit their website. The Florida Small Business Loan Program is available to eligible businesses that demonstrate adequate historical and/or proposed cash flow coverage and other credit underwriting metrics. To learn more about all loan options, visit their website.

Florida Power & Light

For customers experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19 or past due on bills, FPL has resources available online at FPL.com We urge our customers to plan now during this time to make payment extension plans if experiencing a hardship. If you are worried about making your payments, please call the hotline at 800-226-3545.

Florida Farm To You

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is working to connect Florida producers with consumers and businesses to purchase Florida products. Businesses and Consumers click here to see a list of available products.

Resources for Veterans

The Florida Veterans Foundation has teamed up with the American Legion of Florida to create the COVID-19 Project Vet Relief Fund. This will help with emergency assistance for those veterans who are affected by this pandemic around the state of Florida. Learn more via the Florida Veterans Foundation Website

Scam Alerts

Scams and fraud activity is particularly high during public emergencies as scammers take advantage of people's confusion and fear to lure them into giving up bank accounts, social security numbers, and other sensitive information. For more tips, visit the Federal Trade Commission's website.

Other Coronavirus Information

Five Tips for Working From Home

Managing Anxiety and Stress During COVID-19

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health

Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health