Dear Friend,

I'm continuing to work closely with federal, state and local officials to monitor and fight the coronavirus in our community. There has been a lot of new information about the coronavirus and our community’s response, so I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss anything:

Testing in Volusia and Flagler Counties

• Flagler County: The drive-thru coronavirus testing site is now open to qualifying residents. Call 386-313-4200 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to complete a short screening process to qualify for an appointment. Residents must have:
  • Underlying medical conditions resulting in weakened immune systems or be over the age of 65
  • Symptoms of COVID-19 which includes fever, cough and shortness of breath
• Volusia County: Three testing locations are open and operating Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. No referral nor appointment is necessary. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, visit one of these three locations:
  •  960 S. Williamson Blvd. - Daytona Beach Racing and Card Club (drive-thru testing)
  • 1200 Deltona Blvd. - Deltona Plaza (drive-thru testing)
  • 1205 S. Woodland Blvd. - DeLand (walk-up only)

Federal Government Updates

• This week, the first of many coronavirus stimulus checks have been direct deposited into American bank accounts. If you are not normally required to file a tax return, make sure to fill out this quick and easy form to ensure you receive your stimulus check. An IRS portal for Americans who have filed taxes in 2018 and 2019 to update their direct deposit information will be available this week.

Local Governments Updates

• All public schools in Volusia, Flagler, Lake and St Johns County are closed through May 1, 2020. Parents and students should visit their school district’s website for more information on closures and distance learning guidelines:
• Volusia County School District
• Flagler County School District
• Lake County School District
• St Johns County School District

• Flagler County beaches, boardwalk and pier remain closed until further notice.
• Volusia County beaches are open for exercise only. Please be advised that swimmers swim at their own risk and lifeguards may not be on duty.

FAQs and resources for individuals, small businesses & farmers: I have compiled a list of resources and Frequently Asked Questions to help ensure you have all the information you need to receive support that Congress has put in place:

• Reemployment FAQs
• Coronavirus FAQs
• Stimulus Package FAQs
• Small Business Relief FAQs
• Resources for Employers and Individuals
• Resources for Farmers
• Click here for state updates, including the latest coronavirus case numbers 

For more information about the coronavirus in Florida, visit my website here. 

As always, follow my daily work on social media by liking my Facebook page and following me on Twitter, YouTube and Instagram and feel free to reach out to my offices in Florida or Washington, D.C. if my team or I can ever be of service.

In Service,

Michael Waltz