Orange County Government Update Of COVID-19, 9/28/2020
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Orange County COVID-19 Update. 9/28: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings to host news conference discussing COVID-19. Watch live, starting at 4:30 p.m., in the video “Orange County Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update, Sept. 28, 2020“, below:
Visit ocfl.net/CoronavirusUpdates to read key takeaways for Orange County Government’s COVID-19 Update on September 28, 2020, or read below, in italics:
PHASE III OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Demings stressed the following points regarding Governor DeSantis’ announcement of entering Phase III:
- Orange County, the state of Florida and the United States of America are still under a Public Health State of Emergency for COVID-19.
- Orange County’s Facial Coverings Executive Order is still in effect, as this protective measure prevents the spread of COVID-19. We have not ever imposed any fines, and the mask mandate is still in place until further notice.
- Businesses can and should still require masks.
- Orange County Strike Teams will continue to proactively visit businesses, offer free PPE and needed signage as well as provide guidance on best practices to comply with current CDC guidelines to reopen/remain open safely.
- While restaurants and bars may operate at 100% occupancy, Orange County encourages businesses to review their insurance policies, and take note, as there may be a liability risk if a person(s) contracts COVID-19 at your restaurant or bar.
Orange County will continue to provide free COVID-19 testing and connect residents and business owners with CARES Programs and resources.
COVID-19 NUMBERS
Since Friday, September 25, 2020 there has been an increase of 273 positive cases. We have lost a total of 444 residents to COVID-19. Our two-week positive average is 4.2% and our positivity average since the beginning of the pandemic is 11.4%. Visit www.ocfl.net/COVID19Snapshot for additional details.
COVID-19 TESTING
Orange County Health Services will offer free COVID-19 testing to residents near the Bithlo, Wedgefield and Christmas areas in East Orange County. The team will be at East Orange District Park , located at 22023 E. Colonial Drive in Christmas, this Wednesday, Sept. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ups also welcome. Those 12 and up can be tested with a parent or guardian. Everyone will get free facemasks and hand sanitizer. Visit www.ocfl.net/Testing for these and other testing options.
CARES FOR NON-PROFITS
Many Orange County-based nonprofit organizations have had to endure unanticipated expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social service nonprofit organizations may be eligible to apply for funding through Orange County’s CARES.
Orange County has allotted $2.8 million in funding through the County’s Social-Service Nonprofit Fund Program. Reimbursement amounts – up to $5,000 – are based on COVID-19 related expenses and are unexpected costs. Eligible expenses include personal protective equipment and other related expenses.
Heart of Florida United Way will manage fund disbursements and the application deadline is October 19.
For more information on eligibility criteria, required documents and how to apply, visit www.OCCares.org. All questions can be directed to Heart of Florida United Way at [email protected].
CARES FOR JOB SUPPORT
$36 million in federal COVID-19 aid was set aside by Orange County for social service agencies and non-profits to provide food, job training and programs for people facing homelessness, mental health crises, addiction and child-care dilemmas because of the virus. Orange County has allotted $9 million to help with job placement and re-training programs.
Using $7 million in Orange CARES Act monies, CareerSource Central Florida is assisting 4,000 dislocated workers from the County’s hardest-hit business sectors, including hospitality, restaurant, tourism, transportation and retail.
Aimed at providing workforce re-entry and meaningful careers to Orange County residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, CareerSource Central Florida is delivering career services including employment support, career development workshops, resume assistance, internships and more. Orange County residents can access services by calling 1-800-757-4598 and or by visiting and registering through careersourcecentralflorida.com.
Gathered, written, and posted by Windermere Sun-Susan Sun Nunamaker More about the community at www.WindermereSun.com
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