Community Report 20-091 February 24, 2021 7:00 PM
EOC Activation Day 350
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2), and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses.
COVID-19 seems to spread more easily than flu and causes more serious illnesses in some people. It can also take longer before people show symptoms and people can be contagious for longer. More information about differences between flu and COVID-19 is
available in the different sections below.
Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone, and testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis.
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 33,260 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 23:
- Statewide pre-registrations: 4,234,139
- Brevard County phone pre-registrations: 47,182
New appointments are scheduled via the State’s pre-registration system as new doses are received
Per Department of Health-Brevard, approximately 42% of Brevard County residents over 65 have received their first dose of vaccine
DOH continues to support county and municipal fire rescue personnel 1st & 2nd shot vaccinations operations
Governor DeSantis announced a partnership with CVS Health to begin providing vaccine to eligible groups at 80 pharmacies in 13 counties
At this time, the Governor has NOT expanded the groups of eligible individuals beyond those priorities outlined above
He has discussed the possibility of adding teachers and sworn law enforcement officers, 50 years and older but that expansion would be limited to the 4 federal vaccine sites only
The Executive Order has not changed and NO official actions have been taken
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 |
|---|
| 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 2/24
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| Staging Area | 3.22 Million Pounds Received |
| Pop-up Pantries | 2.68 Million Meals Distributed |
| Families Assisted | 85,019 Households |
Community Partner Operations as of 2/24
| Activity | Amount |
|---|
| BPS Feeding Program | 4.6 Million Meals Distributed (9/16/20 -2/11/21) |
| Food Banks | 15.02 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
Governor DeSantis announced the establishment of four COVID-19 vaccination sites in partnership with the federal government. Additionally, each site will have two smaller mobile satellite sites that will conduct 500 vaccinations per day in underserved areas.
- Locations are in Miami Dade, Orange, Hillsborough and Duval counties
- Sites will open on March 3 and will operate 7 days a week, 7AM –7PM
- Each side will administer 2,000 vaccines per day
To date the Governor’s partnership with churches to deliver vaccine to underserved communities has administered 44,943 shots via 57 houses of worships, across 18 counties
Brevard has partnered with the State for 3 church missions (Palm Bay, Titusville, and Cocoa/Rockledge areas)
FEMA has announced COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Updates in alignment with President Biden’s plan to respond to COVID-19, FEMA will work with other federal agencies to coordinate with state, tribal and territorial authorities and private sector partners and others to assist, augment and expedite vaccinations in the United States
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