Community Report 20-078 December 2, 2020 5:45 PM
EOC Activation Day 269
Prevent COVID-19 in Your Home
COVID-19 can spread anywhere –even places where you feel safe, like your home. Prevent COVID-19 inside your home by:
- In shared spaces, stay about 2 arm lengths apart. Remember that people can spread the virus even if they don’t have symptoms, and wear a mask around others
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer, if soap and water aren’t available.
- Monitor your health daily, watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19.
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces in shared spaces
- Avoid sharing personal household items
- Do not share items such as dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, or towels with other people in your home, wash these items thoroughly after using them
- If someone gets sick, separate the person who is sick from other people in your home
COVID-19 Numbers
Daily Positive Cases
(select Brevard and cases by county tab)
Total Test Results to Date
(Scroll to Brevard report)
Financial Assistance for Individuals & Businesses
Brevard County
Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program and Utility/Security Deposit Program applicants must review and submit all required documents and attachments to qualify for assistance listed on HHS Coronavirus Assistance Program Application Form
Visit the Brevard CARES website for details on the Small Business and Nonprofit Organizations grant on-line application.
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations may be eligible for grants up to $10,000 to offset expenses and lost revenue related to impacts from COVID.
Residents Financially Impacted by COVID-19 May Be Eligible for A/C, Heating Unit Replacement Funds.
Applications are available at county libraries and community centers.
Workforce Recovery Assistance Program is available through December 30, 2020. This program aids Small Businesses
(fewer than 50 employees) impacted by COVID-19. businesses rehire their laid off or furloughed employee(s) by funding hourly wages.
Financial Assistance to Individuals (Cumulative)
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Individual Assistance Application Received | 1,681 |
| Total Percentage of Applications from Unincorporated Residents | 34.9% |
| Total Percentage of Application from City Residents | 64.6% |
| Average Amount of Award | $3,835 Per application |
| Individual Assistance commitment | $5.45 Million |
Financial Assistance to Business (Cumulative)
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Small Business Assisted with PPE | 1962 |
| Small Business PPE Kits Distributed | 3,502 |
| Small Business Application Received | 3,476 |
| Total Amount of Small Business Grants Awarded | $8.6 Million |
| Total Amount of Workforce Recovery Program Funded Wages | $909,000 |
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 December 31.
Food distribution sites are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Food Stability Programs
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Farmer’s Market | 28,466 Households |
| Children’s Hunger Project Weekend Meals | 65,395 Meals Distributed |
| Food Pantry Support | 379,900 Meals Distributed |
Pop-up Pantry Operations
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Staging Area | 2.84 Million Pounds Received |
| Pop-up Pantries | 2.36 Million Meals Distributed |
| Families Assisted | 66,862 Households |
Community Partner Operations
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| BPS Feeding Program | 2.02 Million Meals Distributed (9/16 -11/19) |
| Food Banks | 12.27 Million Meals Distributed (as of 11/25) |
| Meals on Wheel program | 9,809 Meals Distributed (11/15 -11/20) |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Operations
PPE Distribution Status as of 12/2
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Face Masks | 2.86 Million |
| Gowns | 295,806 |
| Pairs of Gloves | 2.03 Million |
PPE Request by Facility Type (Cumulative)
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Assisted Living Facilities & Nursing Homes | 241 |
| Healthcare Providers | 65 |
| First Responders | 58 |
| Non-Healthcare Providers | 219 |
| Hospitals | 19 |
| Total requests | 602 |
PPE Distribution by Facility Type (Cumulative)
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Assisted Living Facilities & Nursing Homes | 192,866 |
| Healthcare Providers | 33,491 |
| First Responders | 835,866 |
| Non-Healthcare Providers | 4.98 Million |
| Hospitals | 35,866 |
| Total requests | $4.6 Million |
Brevard County COVID-19 Testing Sites
Department of Health - Brevard
- Appointment required, call 321-454-7141
- Monday –Friday, 8:15 AM to 12 PM
- Viera Clinic, 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
- Testing available for adults and children of all ages
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
- 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.
EOC Partner Status
| Partner | Status |
|---|
| Brevard County PPE Distribution | Small Businesses, Retailers, Restaurants can obtain Free PPE A license, business card or document that displays the business name and address must be presented to receive up to 2 kits Distribution will be held from 11 AM to 2 PM - Tuesday, December 8 at Franklin T. DeGroodt Public Library, 6475 Minton Rd. Palm Bay
- Thursday, December 10 at Sand Point Park, 101 N. Washington Ave. Titusville
|
| 2-1-1 | Cumulative COVID-19 Calls to date : 40,792 |
| Department of Health | Free flu vaccines are being offered to all children aged 6 months - 18 years locations in Melbourne, Viera, and Titusville on a walk in basis, Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM |
| Patrick Air Force Base | Patrick Air Force Base COVID-19 Updates |
| Brevard Public Schools | Brevard Public Schools Covid-19 Dashboard is now available,
providing information on the schools with COVID-19 positive cases, as well as quarantine statistics for individual schools. The site is updated every Tuesday and Friday. Brevard Public Schools COVID 19 (Coronavirus) Updates. |
| Space Coast Area Transit | Call 321-633-1878 for more information or visit Space Coast Area Transit |
| Cape Canaveral | Cape Canaveral COVID-19 Information |
| Cocoa | Face coverings are required in places open to the public City of Cocoa Offering Coronavirus utilities and rental & mortgage assistance for citizens living within the city limits of Cocoa through City of Cocoa Coronavirus Relief Fund City of Cocoa COVID-19 Information |
| Cocoa Beach | Visitors to City Hall are by appointment only, and must have their temperature taken prior to entering. |
| Grant - Valkaria | Face coverings are required for employees and visitors to Town Hall. Grant Valkaria COVID-19 Information |
| Indialantic | Resolution 20-2020 encourages the use
of Face Coverings and requires Businesses to post a Mask Policy |
| Indian Harbour Beach | Face coverings are required for businesses and patrons as well as in designated city facilities. Executive Order 2020-04 requiring face masks is in effect until December 9, 2020 |
| Malabar | Malabar COVID-19 Information or call 321-727-7764. |
| Melbourne | City of Melbourne COVID-19 Information The Coronavirus Relief Fund Program is available for Melbourne Residents. Residents can apply to received assistance in the areas below: - Rent, Mortgage, Utility Assistance
- Emergency Home Repairs
- Street to Home Bridge Housing Program
|
| Melbourne Beach | Melbourne Beach COVID-19 Information |
| Melbourne Village | Daily operations continue by phone, email or by appointment only. Visitors are required to wear masks. E-mail Melbourne Village, call (321) 723-8300 or visit Melbourne Village website. |
| Palm Bay | Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) rent and utility payment assistance is available Palm Bay COVID-19 information. |
| Palm Shores | Town hall is open to the public, face covering are required for anyone entering town hall.
|
| Rockledge | The use of face masks is strongly encouraged within the city limits through December 31, 2020. Rockledge COVID-19 Information |
| Satellite Beach | Resolution No. 1032 encourages residents and visitors in Satellite Beach to continue wearing face coverings to stop the spread of Covid-19 Satellite Beach COVID-19 Information |
| Titusville | City Resolution 21-2020 encourages face coverings at all indoor locations Titusville COVID-19 information |
| West Melbourne | The mask requirement in essential businesses has been extended to December 7, 2020 West Melbourne COVID-19 information |
State / National Highlights
On December 1, Governor DeSantis issued Emergency Order #20-EO-07, which allows parents to choose in-person or virtual learning, mandates additional step to identify and reduce gaps experienced by virtual users
On December 2, the CDC updated it quarantine recommendations. Per the new guidance, the CDC continues to suggest a 14 day quarantine period, but allows local health authorities to shorten quarantine based on the following conditions:
- Quarantine can end after Day 10 without testing and if no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring
- Quarantine can end after Day 7 if a tests negative and if no symptoms were reported during daily monitoring
- Both options, required continued symptom monitoring and masking through Day 14
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