COVID-19 Plasma Donors Needed
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 visit
bit.ly/2E1q1fT to register. Thank you for being a hero!
COVID-19 Testing at Holiday Park
Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Park offers free drive-thru rapid COVID-19 antigen testing with same day results. 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 is 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. The site uses an on-premises lab to analyze tests with most results delivered via text or email within a two-hour timeframe. In addition to rapid testing, free drive-thru COVID-19 self-swab testing continues 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, visit
https://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.
Tortuga Music Festival Rescheduled to November 2021
Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival has been rescheduled for November 12-14, 2021. The event, which was to have taken place from October 2-4, 2020, will retain the same headliners, including Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, and Tim McGraw. The move, which was prompted by concerns over coronavirus, emphasizes the organizers’ commitment to the safety of all concerned. Launched in 2013, the Tortuga Music Festival takes place on Fort Lauderdale Beach. In addition to outstanding music, the event has raised more than $1.2 million to support marine research, education, and ocean conservation.
The next drive-thru food distribution event hosted by the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Wilton Manors will take place on Thursday, August 27 beginning at 9 a.m. at Mills Pond Park, located at 2201 NW 9 Avenue. Produced in partnership with Feeding South Florida, the event provides healthy and nutritious food to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Food is distributed on a first come, first served basis (while supplies last). Recipients must remain in their vehicles and will be instructed to open their trunk when volunteers are ready to load it. To access Mills Pond Park, please enter from southbound NW 9 Avenue. For more details, visit
bit.ly/2K8cnrn. For more information about Feeding South Florida, visit
www.feedingsouthflorida.org. To make a donation to Feeding South Florida, please visit
bit.ly/2WJVl8Y.
Broward County Emergency Order 20-24 in Effect
Broward County
Emergency Order 20-24 allows restaurants to serve customers on-premises until 11 p.m. Billiard tables and similar games must remain closed. The order prohibits the sale of alcohol for off-site consumption (i.e., alcohol to-go) by restaurants and food establishments from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Take-out and delivery of food is still permitted between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. The order prohibits the consumption of alcohol between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. in areas open to the general public, including but not limited to, “beaches, beach boardwalks, and other pedestrian areas, parks, streets, highways, sidewalks, parking lots and parking areas, and any public area that is immediately adjacent to an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed.” In addition, bars, pubs, breweries, billiard halls and clubs, and cocktail lounges which derive more than 50% of gross revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages must remain closed. For more details, visit
https://bit.ly/3l87Pm4.
Department of Health Issues Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Alert
The Florida Department of Health
in Broward County (DOH-Broward) has issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for Broward County. Human case(s) of West Nile virus have been confirmed and there is a heightened concern that additional residents will become ill. DOH-Broward and Broward County Mosquito Control Division continue surveillance and prevention efforts. West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States. It is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. There are no vaccines to prevent or medications to treat WNV in people. DOH-Broward reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and to take basic precautions to help limit exposure, including: draining standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying; covering skin with clothing or repellent; and covering doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes out of your house. For more information, visit DOH’s website at https://bit.ly/3gsQi4t.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 53.7%, which is more than 10 percentage points behind the current national response rate of 64.4%, and more than 7 percentage points under the current state of Florida response rate of 61.1%. 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 online www.my2020census.gov; or take the census over the phone by calling 1-844-330-2020.
Important Deadlines from the Supervisor of Elections Office
The Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office reminds everyone about the following important deadlines related to the November 3 General Election:
- October 5 - Last day to register to vote in the General Election on November 3
- October 24 - Last day to request a mail-in ballot for the General Election on November 3
For more information, visit the Supervisor of Elections Office website at
www.browardsoe.org.
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
