January 6, 2021 Announcement from the City of Lake Worth Beach re: COVID-19 Vaccine

As we embark on the journey of a New Year there is long awaited news about the next step in our fight against COVID-19, the vaccines are starting to become available in Palm Beach County. To ensure that the vaccine goes where it is most needed first, Governor DeSantis has ordered (EO 20-315) that the first wave of vaccines will go to individuals in the following priority groups:

Long-term care facility residents and staff.

Persons 65 years of age and older.

Health care personnel with direct patient contact.

Persons deemed to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by hospital providers.

The Florida Department of Health will be distributing the vaccine by appointment only and strictly to those who meet the requirements in the Governor's order. If you, or a loved one, is in one of the priority groups you can make an appointment by emailing chd50feedback@flhealth.gov. In your email you must include the name, phone number, and date of birth of the person who will be receiving the vaccine. Questions about the vaccine should be directed to your primary care provider.

Further information about the vaccine can be found at these resources:

https://discover.pbcgov.org/coronavirus/Pages/vaccine.aspx

https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/covid-19-vaccines-in-florida

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.html

If you have questions about COVID-19 you should contact 1-866-779-6121 or email COVID19@flhealth.gov.

The City of Lake Worth Beach will continue to work with our partners at Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Health to ensure our residents remain healthy during this pandemic, however the City is not involved in the deployment and administration of the vaccine.

Although the deployment of the vaccine is the beginning of the end, COVID-19 remains a threat. Residents should continue to follow the guidance from the CDC for their own safety and the safety of those around them. Continue to social distance, wear a mask, and wash your hands regularly.

**ATTENTION LAKE WORTH BEACH RESIDENTS & BUSINESS OWNERS**

Florida Department of Transportation - DISTRICT FOUR

I-95 Northbound at 10th Avenue North to Undergo Full Closure on January 13, 2021*

I-95 Bridge Beam Replacement at 10th Avenue North

From south of 10th Avenue North to north of 10th Avenue 

North Palm Beach County

Financial Project ID Number: 443322-1-52-01

I-95 Northbound at 10th Avenue North to Undergo Full Closure January 13, 2021*

The I-95 northbound lanes at 10th Avenue North in the City of Lake Worth Beach will be closed to traffic overnight, Wednesday, January 13th for new bridge deck construction. The first lane will close at 9:00pm, the second lane will close at 10:00pm, and all lanes will be closed by 11:00pm, reopening by 5:00am. 

Traffic will be detoured via the 10th Avenue North interchange, with motorists diverting off of I-95 via the northbound exit ramp and re-entering I-95 northbound via the 10th Avenue North entrance ramp. 

FHP will be on site to assist motorists. 

*Thursday night, January 14, 2021 will be used as a contingency if needed.

Construction Cost: $444,903 

Construction Start: October 10, 2020 

Anticipated Completion: Spring 2021

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Saira Rothschild, P.E., FDOT Project Manager Ido Shimony, P.E., CEI Project Administrator

Saira.Rothschild@dot.state.fl.us or 561-370-1194 Ishimony@eismanrusso.com or 954-579-4892

Daniela Silva, Community Outreach Specialist

Msilva@corradino.com or 786-441-3088