Department of Health Information
According to the Florida Department of Health, as of August 31, 2020, the state of Florida had the nineteenth consecutive day below 10% positivity of new cases. Statewide, from approximately 34,849 tests conducted, there were 1,916 new positive COVID-19 cases for a daily positivity rate of 5.5%. There were also 68 reported deaths. In Broward County, from approximately 4,381 tests conducted, there were 1827 positive results for a daily positivity rate of 4.15%. In total, results from 501,811 tests administered in Broward County indicated 429,793 negative results; 71,121 positive results; and 897 inconclusive results. To see the latest data from the FDOH, visit bit.ly/2wb29D2.
Check Caller ID to Avoid Contact Tracing Scams
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) encourages everyone to avoid scams by checking caller ID for phone numbers from official COVID-19 contact tracers. The FDOH is asking Floridians to answer calls from the following three phone numbers: (833) 917-2880, (833) 443-5364 and (850) 583-2419. The Department’s team of contact tracers will discuss potential exposure to COVID-19 with you. For more details, visitfloridahealthcovid19.gov/prevention.
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 visitbit.ly/2E1q1fT to register. Thank you for being a hero!
Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing Site at Lincoln Park Permanently Closed
The Florida Department of Health has permanently closed the walk-up COVID-19 testing site at Fort Lauderdale’s Lincoln Park. A new drive-thru testing site has opened at Mills Pond Park. For more details, visit bit.ly/ftlcovid19testing.
New COVID-19 Testing Site Opens at Mills Pond Park
The Florida Department of Health has opened a new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Fort Lauderdale’s Mills Pond Park, located at 2201 NW 9 Avenue. The site offers free drive-thru testing Monday – Wednesday and Friday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The testing site is closed on Thursdays and Sundays. Testing is available to anyone with or without COVID-19 symptoms. There are no age requirements and no doctor referral is needed. Appointments are not required. Patients will receive test results via text messaging. For more information, contact the Florida Department of Health in Broward County at 954-412-7300 or visit bit.ly/ftlcovid19testing.
COVID-19 Testing Continues 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 florida.curativeinc.com/welcome. Patients who do not receive test results after 72 hours, may contact Curative, Inc. via email at support@curativeinc.com. Since its opening, more than 44,000 COVID-19 tests have been conducted at the Holiday Park site.
City’s Parking Services Office Reopens
The City of Fort Lauderdale’s Parking Services Office, located at 290 NE 3 Avenue, has reopened to the public. COVID-19 safety guidelines are in place and must be followed by all customers who visit the office. Lobby access is limited to two people at a time and individuals must wear facial coverings. No permits will be sold in the office. All permits must continue to be purchased or renewed online by visiting https://bit.ly/32EPTHa. If you require assistance, please contact the parking services team at 954-828-3700, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or via email at parkingservices@fortlauderdale.gov.
Weekly Food Distribution at Mills Pond Park on September 3
The next drive-thru food distribution event hosted by the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Wilton Manors will take place on Thursday, September 3 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.
FLPD Marine Unit Addressing COVID-19 Boating Safety
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department has received concerns regarding boaters who are not abiding by restrictions listed in the Broward County Administrator’s Emergency Order 20-21. In response to those concerns, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department Marine Unit is increasing enforcement efforts. Among the restrictions included in the order are:
- Only one vessel per launch ramp at a time is permitted.
- No gathering of more than 10 people permitted at any time. This includes during launch into the water, on-water and when removing vessel from water.
- Boats must remain at least fifty (50) feet apart at all times.
- All forms of rafting up of boats is strictly prohibited.
- Beaching, landing or anchoring on sandbars, islands, or open shorelines is strictly prohibited.
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 54.1%, which is more than 10 percentage points behind the current national response rate of 64.9%, and more than 7 percentage points under the current state of Florida response rate of 61.6%. 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.
Prepare for King Tides
Unusually high tides, called “King Tides” will occur now through December. Anticipated dates for King Tides are as follows: September 16 - 22; October 14 - 21; November 13 - 18; and December 13 – 15. These tides have historically caused flooding in low lying areas of our community. The City uses stormwater fees to invest in long-term strategies to adapt to King Tides. We also take proactive action to prepare for the high tides and we encourage our neighbors to do the same. Please review flood safety tips, evaluate your property’s readiness, and review your flood insurance policy. Avoid driving on flooded streets. Be aware of the timing of the high tides and how they may affect your travel plans. Note that tides may intensify mid-month during a new moon. If you experience flooding on your street, make sure storm drains are not blocked and remove waste carts as soon as possible once emptied, or wait until your next scheduled collection day to put them out. For more information about steps the City is taking to prepare for King Tides and tips on what neighbors can do to be ready, visit http://bit.ly/2Ulrd27.
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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