Community Report 20-090 February 17, 2021 5:45 PM
EOC Activation Day 343
The CDC recommends the practice of healthy habits to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Healthy habits include:
- Wear a mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin
- Practice social distancing by putting 6 feet space between yourself and others, remember some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus
- Avoid crowds, Being in crowds like in restaurants, bars, fitness centers, or movie theaters put you at higher risk for COVID-19.
- Avoid indoor spaces that do not offer fresh air from the outdoors as much as possible. If indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors, if possible.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
COVID-19 Numbers
Daily Positive Cases
(select Brevard and cases by county tab)
Total Test Results to Date
(Scroll to Brevard report)
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Florida Phase 1 Priorities (Revised 12/23 per Executive Order 20-315)
- Long-Term Care Facility residents and staff
- Persons 65 years of age and older
- Health care personnel with direct patient contact
Vaccine Operation Highlights
Department of Health-Brevard and the partners they are supporting have provided 29,543 vaccines since January 4, 2021
On January 29, the State of Florida rolled out a statewide COVID-19 Vaccine pre-registration system (phone & internet) for all Florida residents to utilize
As of Tuesday, February 9:
- Statewide pre-registrations: 1,132,501
- Brevard County phone pre-registrations: 41,701
New appointments will be released via the State’s pre-registration system going forward as new doses are received
As part of the Governor’s pilot program to partner with minority churches in underserved communities to distribute COVID-19 vaccine, Brevard has been fortunate to have three events at the below locations:
- Mt Moriah in Palm Bay
- St James AME in Titusville
- 5 Church Collaboration in the Cocoa/Rockledge area
The federal government has launched the first phase of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
- Under this program, the Federal Government will supply vaccines directly to select pharmacies across the country
- Approximately 2600 stores nationwide are in the first phase, with 1 million total doses allocated for the first phase so initial supply will be limited
- Additional information on the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
The severe weather that has impacted large portions of the country has resulted in delays for new COVID-19 vaccine deliveries
Vaccine Resources
Brevard County Emergency Management COVID-19 Vaccine information
Department of Health Daily COVID-19 Vaccine Update/Report
CDC COVID -19 Vaccine information for You and Your Family
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Fact sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine information
Brevard County COVID-19 Vaccine distribution sites
| Location | Details |
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| DOH-Viera | To pre-register for vaccine appointments and be notified when appointments are available: - Go on-line at www.myvaccine.fl.gov
- Call Brevard’s scheduling line: 866-201-5420
- For individuals who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, or who are deafblind a Brevard TTY has been established: 833-476-1525
Individuals receiving a vaccine are required to bring: - COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form
- Identification form (FL ID, passport, healthcare badge, etc.)
- Individuals with an out-of-state ID should also provide proof of residency or seasonal residency (examples: utility bill, property tax receipt, lease agreement for Florida property, etc.)
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| Publix | Locations: All Publix’s in Brevard with pharmacies (22) offer COVID-19 Vaccine
For more information and to schedule appointments: Publix COVID-19 vaccine Information
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| Sam’s Club | Location: 450 Townsend Rd, Cocoa
For more information and to schedule appointments: Sam’s Club COVID-19 Vaccine information
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| Walmart | Locations: - 1000 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne
- 3950 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne
- 8500 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne
For more information and to schedule appointments: Walmart COVID-19 vaccination information
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| Winn-Dixie | Location: - 190 Malabar Road. SW, Palm Bay
- US Hwy 1,Micco
For more information and to schedule appointments: Winn-Dixie COVID-19 vaccine information
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Appointments are required for all locations
Brevard County COVID-19 Testing Sites
EFSC Palm Bay Campus (State Operated Site)
- Drive through, no appointment required
- Monday Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM
- 250 Community College Parkway. (Use the entrance from San Filippo Dr. SE & Jupiter Blvd.)
- Testing available for adults and children of all ages
- Rapid antigen tests with results in as soon as 15 minutes now available
- Insurance information will be requested but is not required to receive a test
- There will be no copay or any fee charged
- Identification is no longer required but does expedite the process
Health First
- Appointment required, call 321-434-3131
- Monday Saturday, 9 AM to 12 PM
- Pro Health & Fitness, 255 Borman Drive, Merritt Island
Parrish
Appointment required for locations, call 321-268-6139 or text “covid test” to 321-204-1699.
- Tuesday, 1:30 to 3:30 PM, at the Parrish Health and Fitness Center parking lot, 2210 Cheney Hwy, Titusville
- Wednesday, 12 PM to 3 PM, at the Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church, grass lot south of church 2396 Harry T. Moore Ave. Mims
- Thursday, 12 PM to 1 PM, at the Harry T. Moore Social Services Center parking lot, 725 S. Deleon Ave. Titusville
- Friday, 9 AM to 12 PM, at the Parrish Medical Offices parking lot, 7075 US 1 Port St. John
- Saturday, 9AM to 11 AM, at the Gibson Youth Center parking lot, 835 Sycamore St. Titusville
COVID-19 Testing Sites are experiencing increased demand, longer lines and/or increased wait times may occur.
Feeding Operations
For information on food pantry locations and how to access help, utilize the United Way of Brevard’s COVID-19 Community Resource guide.
It is recommended that you call ahead to verify availability
Brevard County Public Schools continue to offer meals for all children up to 18 years old at various food distribution sites through June 30, 2021.
Food distribution sites are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Pop-up Pantry Operations as of 2/17
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Staging Area | 3.16 Million Pounds Received |
| Pop-up Pantries | 2.63 Million Meals Distributed |
| Families Assisted | 82,552 Households |
Community Partner Operations as of 2/17
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| BPS Feeding Program | 4.4 Million Meals Distributed (9/16/20 -2/11/21) |
| Food Banks | 14.80 Million Meals Distributed (as of 2/12/21) |
| Meals on Wheel program | 7,818 Meals Distributed (2/8/21 -2/12/21) |
Brevard County Updates
Brevard County Government has a limited amount of funds to assist families who have lost a loved one due to Coronavirus.
The application for the program is available at the Community Action Agency (Dr. Joe Lee Smith Community Center, 415 Stone Street, Cocoa, FL 32922), or via Brevard County’s Housing and Human Services website
Eligibility requirements include:
- Cause of death on the death certificate must be directly or indirectly related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Example of indirect –heart attack (main) exacerbated by coronavirus
- Brevard resident
- Household income must be below 150% of poverty ($39,300 for a family of 4)
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides financial assistance and housing stability services for those impacted by COVID-19
Eligibility requirements include:
- Applicant is a resident of Brevard County.
- Applicant is at or below 80% of Area Median Income.
- The applicant must sign all required documents or their application will be rejected/denied.
- Documentation of all income from the entire Household as reported on the Household Income Section of the application (include 2 months of bank statements, pay stubs, etc., or a 2020 tax return (IRS Form 1040)).
- All members of a household must be accounted for in the application.
- For applications filled out by hand, please make sure that the writing is clear and legible.
EOC Partner Status
State and National Updates
All air passengers arriving to the US from a foreign country are required to get tested no more than 3 days before their flight departs and to present the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding
The CDC issued an order requiring the wearing of face masks while on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs effective February 2, 2021
The CDC recommends that all people avoid travel on cruise ship, including river cruises, worldwide. Passengers who decide to
go on a cruise should get tested 3-5 days after your trip AND stay home for 7 days after travel, including those with negative test results
COVID-19 Resources
Contact Information
Brevard County
Brevard County Emergency Management is also providing updates via the following social media accounts:
Text Message Updates: Text BrevardEOC to 888-777
State / National