Coronavirus Florida: Feeding South Florida to host drive-thru food distribution Friday at FAU
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JUPITER - Here’s what Jupiter residents need to know today:
Feeding South Florida will host a drive-thru food distribution event Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur campus, 5353 Parkside Drive.
Food will be distributed in the parking lot off Parkside Drive just north of Donald Ross Road.
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Line queuing will begin at 7 a.m. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Visitors are asked to remain in their cars and open the trunk when it’s their turn in line.
Volunteers are needed for this event. Interested volunteers should register online with Feeding South Florida.
TOWN COUNCIL TO MEET TUESDAY: The town council will hold a virtual meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m.
The meeting will be live-streamed at www.jupiter.fl.us/live.
Those wishing to provide public comment in advance can send their comments to laurac@jupiter.fl.us by Friday at noon. Written comments will not be read during the meeting, but will be provided to the council in advance of the meeting for their consideration during the meeting.
Include your name, address, and written comment in the email.
Comments also can be called in to the Town Clerk’s office at 561-741-2352 by the deadline, or shared live during Tuesday’s meeting by joining the Zoom webinar at https://zoom.us/j/97587318891.
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CONFIRMED CASES: The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Jupiter has reached 203, according to the Thursday morning update from the Florida Department of Health.
In addition, Tequesta has 10 cases, and Juno Beach has 5.
The health department’s report doesn’t follow precise city boundaries, but indicates generally where infected people live.
As of Thursday morning, there were 43,210 confirmed positive cases in Florida, according to the health department. Those numbers include 1,172 out-of-state residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are living in Florida.
Palm Beach County has 4,278 cases, which includes visitors as well as residents. The median age is 52.
GARDENS MALL REOPENS FRIDAY AT 11:The Gardens Mall will reopen Friday at 11 a.m., nearly two months after shutting down amid coronavirus concerns.
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The mall at 3101 PGA Blvd. announced last week that it would reopen at 25 percent capacity after being closed since March 19.
At least 33 retailers are expected to reopen Friday, the mall said, with another 20 scheduled to open over the weekend. Thirteen will continue with curbside service.
The mall will ask shoppers to wear protective face coverings, maintain a 6-foot distance when possible, and keep any interactions brief.
The mall also has instituted enhanced safety procedures, including sanitizing stations, required daily health screenings and protective face coverings for employees, a strolling concierge, and curbside package pickup.
Sanitizing and disinfecting will be increased, particularly in high-traffic areas, including the Gardens Cafes, restrooms, and seating areas.
Mall hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
For more information:
– Florida Department of Health coronavirus web page
– CDC coronavirus web page
– Florida DOH coronavirus hotline (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday) is 866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov
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