Department of Health Information
According to the Florida Department of Health, as of August 17, 2020, results from approximately 465,236 tests administered in Broward County indicated 397,544 negative results; 66,826 positive results; and 866 inconclusive results. To see the latest data from the FDOH, visit bit.ly/2wb29D2.
According to the Broward County Medical Reserve Corps (BCMRC), there is a critical shortage of plasma in our community. If you tested positive for COVID-19, a small amount of your blood could save the life of someone suffering from the coronavirus right now. Donating plasma is safe and easy. Individuals interested in donating may visitbit.ly/2E1q1fT to register. Thank you for being a hero!
Rapid Result COVID-19 Testing Coming to Holiday Park on August 19
The drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Park will begin offering free rapid testing with same day results beginning Wednesday, August 19. Located at U.S. 1 and N.E. 8 Street (just south of Sunrise Boulevard), the Holiday Park testing site is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rapid testing will be available to individuals of any age with COVID-19 symptoms or individuals ages 5 to 17 or 65 and over without COVID-19 symptoms. Appointments and photo ID are required. To schedule an appointment, visit www.tourhealth.com and use the Gov2Go app or Gov2Go web platform. Same day test results will be delivered by text or email. In addition to rapid testing, free drive-thru COVID-19 self-swab testing will continue to be available at the Holiday Park site to anyone age 5 or older with or without COVID-19 symptoms. No doctor referral needed. Proper photo ID is required. To schedule an appointment for an oral self-swab COVID-19 test, visithttps://florida.curativeinc.com/welcome. Patients who do not receive results after 72 hours, may contact Curative Inc. at support@curativeinc.com.
Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing at Lincoln Park
Free walk-up COVID-19 testing is available at Fort Lauderdale’s Lincoln Park, located at 600 N.W. 19 Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. The Lincoln Park testing site is open Tuesday - Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Administered by the Florida Department of Health, the site offers free walk-up testing to anyone with or without COVID-19 symptoms. There are no age or identification requirements and no doctor referral is needed. For more details and to view a video of the Lincoln Park testing site, visit bit.ly/ftlcovid19testing.
COVID-19 Testing Site Opens at Broward County’s Brian Piccolo Park
Brian Piccolo Sports Park, located at 9501 Sheridan Street in Cooper City, has opened as a COVID-19 testing site. The Broward County park will offer free COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The site will be closed for testing on Saturday and Sunday. While the park is operating as a COVID-19 testing site, it will not be open to the public for parks and recreation activities. For more information about COVID-19 testing sites in Broward County, visit https://bit.ly/2VnGwZD.
Virtual City Commission Meetings Resume Today, August 18
On Tuesday, August 18, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission will host a Conference Meeting at 1:30 p.m., a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Meeting at 2:30 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as possible), and a Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. The public will be able to listen to and view the virtual meetings on FLTV, YouTube, Zoom, Comcast Channel 78, and AT&T U-verse Channel 99. Agendas for each meeting are posted online at the following links: Conference Meeting agenda (https://bit.ly/2Y2NNPV); CRA Board Meeting agenda (https://bit.ly/2Crf2fs); and Regular Meeting agenda (https://bit.ly/3iFgb2r). To learn more about virtual City Commission meetings, including how to sign up to speak, visit fortlauderdale.gov/vcmeetings.
City Commission Joint Workshop with Budget Advisory Board Today, August 18
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission will host a joint workshop with the Budget Advisory Board on Tuesday, August 18, at 11:30 a.m. The public will be able to listen to and view the virtual workshop on FLTV, YouTube, Comcast Channel 78, and AT&T U-verse Channel 99. The workshop agenda may be viewed at https://bit.ly/33VXT97. For additional details about the virtual workshop including how to submit comments about an agenda item or how to sign up to speak, visit bit.ly/2PDTC1P.
Census Ends September 30! Take Action Now!
Attention Neighbors! The U.S. Census Bureau is ending all counting efforts for the 2020 census on September 30, a month earlier than previously announced. That means we all need to work together to take action today! Please help the City of Fort Lauderdale be accurately counted in the 2020 Census. Currently, Fort Lauderdale’s response rate is 53.3%, which is more than 10 percentage points behind the current national response rate of 63.8%, and more than 7 percentage points under the current state of Florida response rate of 60.6%. Counting every neighbor in our City gives us an opportunity to receive our fair share of more than $1.5 trillion in federal funding for infrastructure, schools, housing, roads, healthcare, and public service programs. An accurate census count also provides critical funding for hospitals, disaster recovery, and emergency readiness for pandemics like COVID-19. Please respond to the 2020 Census today! Fill out and mail back the questionnaire sent to your home; complete the census form onlinewww.my2020census.gov; or take the census over the phone by calling 1-844-330-2020.
Get Your Free Census Yard Signs!
The response for 2020 Census yard signs has been outstanding. The City has depleted its current supply but more signs have been ordered and are on the way. Neighborhoods may obtain free yards signs from the City’s Office of Neighbor Support by emailing a request to neighborsupport@fortlauderdale.gov. Please indicate in the email if your neighborhood has earned a “Super Responder Neighborhood” digital badge, so a sticker can be included on your signs. To find out your neighborhood’s status, visithttps://bit.ly/3gZQHwG. If possible, neighbors are encouraged to coordinate yards sign requests through their homeowners or civic association so that numerous yard signs can be picked up at one time. Please remember that City 2020 Census yard signs should be temporarily removed if there is a pending inclement weather event (i.e., tropical storm, hurricane, tornado, etc.) and permanently removed immediately following the census closing on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
Stranahan House Presents Virtual History Happy Hour on August 26
Historic Stranahan House presents “Virtual History Happy Hour,” a monthly live online history event that will debut on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. The inaugural program will feature Broward County School educator and historian Michelle Sammartino, who will lead a discussion of Women's Suffrage in the United States and Florida, including the vital role Ivy Cromartie-Stranahan played in the effort. The Virtual History Happy Hour is free for Stranahan House members and Broward Teachers; $8 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/2XV9eCu orwww.facebook.com/StranahanHouse.
FLIFF Drive-In Cinema at Pier 66 Presents Monty Python and the Holy Grail on August 21
On Friday, August 21 at 8:30 p.m., the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) Drive-In Cinema at Pier 66 will present a screening of the sing-a-long version of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the 1975 British comedy that tells the story of King Arthur and his knights as they embark on a low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles along the way. A 40-foot screen will be set up in the open green space located at the corner of SE 17 Street and Harbour Inlet Drive across from the hotel. Admission is $30 per vehicle and tickets must be purchased in advance at FLIFF.com. Entry into the parking area will begin at 7 p.m. with all vehicles positioned in place by 8:15 p.m. Popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Anyone exiting their vehicle must wear a facial covering. The series is sponsored by Ed Morse Automotive Group; hosted by Pier 66; presented by FLIFF and Twilight Features; and co-sponsored by Riverwalk; Film, Music, Fashion & Create; and the Broward Cultural Division. For details, visit FLIFF.com.
Home Opener for Inter Miami CF on August 22
On Saturday, August 22, Major League Soccer (MLS) returns to Fort Lauderdale! At 8:00 p.m., Inter Miami CF will take the field for its inaugural home opener at the brand new, 18,000-seat professional soccer stadium located on the former site of Lockhart Stadium near Commercial Boulevard and NW 12 Avenue. The game will match Inter Miami CF against Orlando City SC and will be played without fans in the stadium due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, fans will still be able to follow all the action on television, radio, and through digital platforms in English and Spanish. The home opener will be broadcast on the following outlets: Television - WFOR CBS 4 and Unimas; Radio - Inter Miami app, 1140-AM / Uforia App; Digitally - Inter Miami and Univision 23 apps. For more information, visit the Inter Miami CF website at www.intermiamicf.com.
New Email for Vacation Rental Complaints in Fort Lauderdale
The City of Fort Lauderdale has established a new email address for neighbors to use to file complaints about vacation rental properties. Neighbors are encouraged to report issues with vacation rentals to the Community Enhancement and Compliance Division by emailing vrinfo@fortlauderdale.gov. Complaints will be investigated by the City’s code team to ensure vacation rental properties are in compliance with applicable regulations.
Find Local COVID-19 Statistics on Broward County Dashboard
To help residents understand the magnitude of the pandemic locally, Broward County is posting a daily statistical dashboard of COVID-19 indicators. The data includes statistics on number of positive cases, positivity rates, hospitalizations, hospital capacities, and deaths. To view the dashboard, visit https://bit.ly/2CncuPv.
Avoid the Three Cs to Help Slow the Spread
The City of Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Department of Health remind everyone to protect themselves and others by avoiding the Three Cs: Closed Spaces, Crowded Places, and Close-Contact Settings and by wearing a mask in public:
- Closed Spaces. Avoid closed spaces with poor ventilation that could allow contagious droplets to linger in the air.
- Crowded Places. Avoid crowded places with many people nearby; the greater the number of individuals in an area, the greater the chances of COVID-19 spreading from person-to-person.
- Close-Contact Settings. Avoid close-range conversations and stay at least six-feet from others.
In addition to avoiding the three Cs and wearing facial coverings in all public spaces, individuals should continue to practice social distancing by staying at least six-feet away from others; stay home when sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms; clean and disinfect countertops and frequently used surfaces often; and wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol). For additional prevention tips, visit www.floridahealthcovid19.gov/prevention.
For Additional Information
For additional information regarding Coronavirus, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommended protective measures, please visit:
Ways to Stay in Touch
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers numerous ways for neighbors to receive important information and updates:
· If you live in Fort Lauderdale, join Nextdoor
· Contact our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 954-828-8000
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