Coronavirus Update from City of Weston

March 17, 2020 | 6:00 p.m.

Update as of March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

As this continues to be a developing issue and information changes constantly, you can access ongoing updates from the City of Weston on the Coronavirus (COV-19) public health threat at WestonFL.org/Coronavirus. We will continue to update this page with updated notices from federal, state and local agencies. Questions? Call the COVID-19 Call Center, available 24/7 at 1-866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

The City of Weston urges residents and business owners to follow the guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control, the Florida Department of Health and all local authorities when it comes to the Coronavirus public health threat. Recommendations On March 16, 2020, the City of Weston issued a Local State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) public health threat. This allows the City to take actions to minimize the spread of the virus in our community. This is a developing situation. Updates will be posted on the City’s website at WestonFL.org/Coronavirus and eNotifications will be sent out on a regular basis. Residents should monitor information via local media sources, and should heed the guidelines issued by the CDC, including: Stay home when at all possible, especially if you are sick. The virus spreads person-to-person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Maintain a distance between others of at least 6 feet. Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow. Discard tissues immediately and wash your hands. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap is not available, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.

What to do if you are sick or have symptoms Should you or a member of your household contract the Coronavirus, it is important to continue to follow the recommendations of the CDC.  View the CDC Factsheet Call the Florida Department of Health at 954-412-7300 BEFORE visiting your health care provider. For the latest updates from the Florida Department of Health, visit FloridaHealth.gov, email COVID-19@flhealth.gov or call the FDOH Call Center at 866-779-6121. If you or a loved one has medical needs, have food insecurity, are home bound, etc., please register for the Broward County Vulnerable Population Registry. This will connect you with services providers in the County that may be able to assist you through this and any other local emergency. Visit the Vulnerable Population Registry online at broward.org/Registry/Pages/default.aspx or call 954-831-3902.

Status of City of Weston Services

Broward County Public Schools Broward County Public Schools will be closed March 16 - 20, 2020, and the following week (Spring Break), March 23 - 27, 2020. Child Care Assistance for First Responders, Medical Personnel and Essential BCPS Employees for the week of March 16 – 20, 2020. Online registration is now available and can be accessed by using a computer (cell phone not supported) through this link: pdms1.browardschools.com/fmi/webd/covid-19 Comcast Internet Essentials is offering two months of free internet service to those who qualify. Visit www.internetessentials.com or call 1-855-846-8376.   Additional programs include, Food and Supplemental Nutrition Services and Fee-based Spring Break Camps at select locations. Visit BrowardSchools.com/Coronavirus.

Information from Broward County: Broward County Parks and Libraries remain open; however, sports leagues, events and programs are canceled until further notice. Parks are open for passive use only.  The Broward Supervisor of Elections Office is operating polling locations for the Presidential Primary Election today until 7 p.m. Visit BrowardSOE.org as some polling precincts have changed. Additional information at Broward.org/Coronavirus.

Additional Updates: The Weston YMCA Family Center is closed effective today, with the exception of a child care camp that is still operational. Weston area private schools (K-12) are closed. Additional Resources: Details are updated on an ongoing basis at: WestonFL.org/Coronavirus. Stay connected with your City! Visit WestonFL.org/Connect and subscribe to eNotifications to receive updates throughout the Coronavirus public health threat.  Follow us on Twitter at @CityofWeston and @WestonFLAlert, on Facebook @CityofWestonFL. Register to receive CodeRED emergency notifications from the City of Weston at www.westonfl.org/Residents/Hurricane/CodeRed.aspx.