Community Report 20-087 January 27, 2021 7:30 PM
EOC Activation Day 322
COVID-19 Vaccines Will Not Give you COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies develop immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without us having to get the illness. Vaccines work with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. Sometimes after vaccination,
the process of building immunity can cause symptoms, such as fever. These symptoms are normal and are a sign that the body is building immunity.
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 Key Points
Since the beginning of vaccination distribution on Monday, January 4, 2021; Department of Health-Brevard, and its partners has provided 10,732 vaccines to seniors (65 plus) and health care personnel with direct patient
- At this time, all appointments have been filled. There is no wait list and walk-ups are not accepted
- As additional vaccine doses are received, more appointments will be made available
- Everyone’s patience is appreciated
Individuals receiving a vaccine are required to bring:
- COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form
- Identification form (driver's license, passport, healthcare badge, etc.)
- Individuals with an out-of-state ID should also provide proof of residency or semi-permanent residency (examples: utility bill, property tax receipt, lease agreement for Florida property, etc.)
- Vaccine appointment ticket via the on-line registration)
Dose quantity/accessibility will determine appointment availability
New appointments will be released as vaccine is received
New vaccine appointment notifications will be issued by press release, social media, and via alerts that you can receive on your mobile phone from the AlertBrevard.
How to register for AlertBrevard video
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 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 1/27
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Staging Area | 3.15 Million Pounds Received |
| Pop-up Pantries | 2.63 Million Meals Distributed |
| Families Assisted | 81,155 Households |
Community Partner Operations as of 1/27
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| BPS Feeding Program | 3.6 Million Meals Distributed (9/16/20 -1/27/21) |
| Food Banks | 14.05 Million Meals Distributed (as of 1/27) |
| Meals on Wheel program | 22,808 Meals Distributed (12/7 -1/27) |
EOC Partner Status
State and National Updates
Effective January 26, 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 beforeboarding the flight.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced all vaccines dispensed in Florida should be available specifically for eligible Florida residents.
In Brevard County, appointments are required for vaccination, and those currently eligible for the vaccine are Florida residentsage 65 and older, and healthcare workers with direct patient contact
Individuals receiving a COVID-19 vaccine must bring:
- All clients must provide identification
- Healthcare workers must provide proof of employment in addition to ID (examples: work ID badge, paystub, etc.)
- Individuals with an out-of-state ID should also provide proof of residency or semi-permanent residency (examples: utility bill, property tax receipt, lease agreement for Florida property, etc.)
Any out-of-state client who has received vaccine at the Florida Department of Health-Brevard in Viera site prior to January 19, 2021, will have their second dose appointment honored.
Please do not visit a vaccine site without an appointment
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