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Dear Friend,
I’m continuing to work closely with federal, state and local officials during this pandemic to monitor and fight the coronavirus in our community. There’s a lot of new information and I wanted to make sure you don’t miss anything:
REOPENING FLORIDA: Phase 2 of Gov. DeSantis’ plan to safely reopen our economy begins TODAY, June 5th. Local governments may still have restrictions based on each community.
Here’s what’s included in Phase 2:
- Restaurants at full capacity (with spacing and/or partitions)
- Gyms and fitness centers at full capacity (machines and surfaces sanitized after each use)
- Retail shops at full capacity
- Movie theaters, bowling alleys and concert halls at 50% capacity
- Museums and libraries at 50% capacity
- Salons and barbershops (with these safety guidelines)
- Elective surgeries
- Youth activities (including youth sports and summer camps)
*NOTE: Phase 2 excludes Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
For more information about Phase 2 click here.
CONGRATS GRADS: Graduation looks a little different across our community this year with social distancing guidelines. Some schools have gotten creative and are using some of our community’s most iconic places to host their graduation ceremonies. Flagler County high schools creative and held a drive-thru graduation at our very own Daytona International Speedway. Very cool. Congratulations to the Class of 2020 and I can’t wait to see where your future takes you!
Photo Credit: Flagler Schools, Palm Coast Observer
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS: Hurricane season began June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. It’s critical to have enough supplies so you’re ready if and when disaster hits. Not sure how to prepare? Click here to learn more about how to prepare for hurricane season and what to stock up on!
Flagler County:
- Flagler County beaches are open without limitations, except the practice of social distancing
- Boardwalk and piers remain closed until further notice
- Handicapped-friendly parking and beach access will be available just north of the pier at South 2nd Street and State Road A1A
- Continue to follow safe sanitation practices
- Palm Coast and Bunnell libraries are open at 50% capacity
- Rooms and activities inside the library will be limited to no more than two hours per day per person
- Drive-thru coronavirus testing: Daytona Beach College’s Palm Coast campus site is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon for qualifying residents in Flagler County
- Daytona State College, 3000 Palm Coast Pkwy SE, Palm Coast FL 32137
- 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, weakened immune systems or be over the age of 65
- Symptoms of COVID-19 which includes fever, cough and shortness of breath
- Vacation rentals: reopened with restrictions
- Palm Coast parks and facilities will reopen on June 6th
Lake County:
- Additional COVID-19 testing locations. Testing is administering tests to Lake County residents for $20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. by Adult Medicine of Lake County. No appointment necessary. For more info call 352-253-9999. Sites are located at:
- 500 Shiloh St., Fruitland Park – Cales Memorial Multipurpose Soccer Field Recreation Complex – May 27 and June 3
- 24731 Ann St., Astor, – First Baptist Church of Astor – May 29
- 2101 N. County Road 452, Eustis – Lake County Fairgrounds – Monday to Friday
- 121 N. Sunset, Mascotte – June 2 & June 4
- 225 W Guava St., Lady Lake – June 8
- NOTE: The testing site at the Clermont Arts & Rec Center has closed
- FREE COVID-19 testing sites: Available for residents and non-residents Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 249 E. Collins Street, Umatilla - DOH-Lake Umatilla WIC
- 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont - DOH-Lake Clermont WIC
- 1904 Griffin Road, Leesburg - DOH-Lake Leesburg WIC
- The Florida of Health Department in Lake County (DOH-Lake) is offering free COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to residents and non-residents at the following locations:
- 249 E. Collins Street, Umatilla – Florida Department of Health Umatilla WIC
- 560 W. DeSoto Street, Clermont – Florida Department of Health Clermont WIC
- 1904 Griffin Road, Leesburg – Florida Department of Health Leesburg WIC
- Lake County libraries are closed to the public but are offering curbside pickup
- Vulnerable population restrictions: County Commissioners put in place an order urging all at-risk populations, including those with underlying medical conditions, to stay at home
- Social distancing at businesses will be monitored
St. Johns County:
- COVID-19 testing: Due to declining demand, Flagler Health+ has ceased operations of its COVID-19 drive through specimen collection site. Testing is available at:
- 70 Turn Terrace, Suite 110, St. Augustine, FL 32092
- 120 Health Park Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32086
- St. Johns County beaches are open for exercise and sunbathing
- CDC guidelines and social distancing restrictions remain in place
- On-beach driving remains prohibited
- Ocean and Fishing Pier is open to the public
- The gift shop and visitor information center is open to the public from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, during the summer season
- SJC Libraries are open for essential services: returns, grab-and-go service and computer usage up to one hour and have just launched their summer reading program online
- Seating areas, meetings rooms and play area will not be accessible
- Emergency Operations Center remains open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday –(904) 824-5550
- St. Johns River Water campsites are open
- St. Johns County Back to Business Grant Program: Online applications are now open for small businesses in need of short-term help due to COVID-19
Volusia County:
- Volusia County beaches are open. Here’s what you can and can’t do:
- Beach Driving: Cars are allowed to drive onto Volusia County beaches from all 23 ramps
- Small Groups: People may not congregate in groups of more than six people
- Social Distancing: Groups setting up camp — blankets, chairs, umbrellas, tents — must remain 10 feet apart from others
- Parks and Parking: Coastal parks are open (some at less than full capacity), including:
- Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park in Ormond Beach
- Wisteria Road parking lot in Daytona Beach
- Dahlia Avenue Park in Daytona Beach Shores
- Lighthouse Point Park in Ponce Inlet
- Smyrna Dunes Park in New Smyrna Beach
- Restrooms and showers: Open in county-operated coastal and inlet parks
- Volusia County Government Offices reopen, including county administrative offices, libraries and other programs and facilities.
- Volusia County Farmers Market is open Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Relocated to the west parking lot of the Volusia County Fairgrounds (3050 E. New York Ave., DeLand, Florida 32724) due to coronavirus testing
- Attendees are encouraged to wear masks and hand-sanitizing stations are set up throughout the grounds
- Admission and parking are free
- Volusia County libraries are OPEN with limited hours and capacity
- COVID-19 testing is taking place at three testing locations. They 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 walk-up locations:
- 1205 S Woodland Blvd, Deland – Family Health Source – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 100 E Washington Ave., Pierson – Taylor Middle School – June 1 - 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday
- 1500 Center Ave., Holly Hill – Holly Hill Middle School – June 8 - 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday
- 1000 W. Rhode Island Ave., Orange City – University High School – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- CVS is offering self-swab testing at participating locations (appointment necessary):
- 101 South Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach 32114
- 250 East Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach 32176
- 901 North Woodland Blvd, DeLand 32720
- 2187 Howland Blvd, Deltona 32738
- COVID-19 swab testing: Family Health Source will be traveling and administering COVID-19 swab tests at various locations, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at:
- Taylor Middle High School in Pierson from June 1st to June 5th
- Holly Hill Middle School in Holly Hill from June 8th to June 12th
- FREE walk-up testing is available to anyone 18+, regardless of symptoms:
- 2100 Saxon Blvd, Daytona - Saxon Crossings Publix
- For more COVID-19 resources, check out the Volusia County website here.
- High school graduations: Be sure to frequently check the Volusia Schools website for the most up to date information
- As of right now, the backup graduation rehearsals and ceremonies are scheduled to be held from July 6 to July 11
- FREE educational programs offered in June:
- 2150 Eustace Ave – Lyonia Environmental Center – 386-789-7207, ext. 21028
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:
For more information about the coronavirus in Florida, visit my website here.
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In Service,
Michael Waltz |