Key Takeaways: Orange County Government News Conference 8/12/21
COVID-19 BY THE NUMBERS
As of Wednesday, August 11, 2021, the Florida Department of Health is reporting that Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate is 20.07 percent. Additional County statistics include:
- CDC level of community transmission: HIGH
- Eligible residents (12+) who have one vaccine dose: 65.14 percent
- Single-day positivity rate for Wednesday, August 11, 2021: 20.41 percent
- Total positive cases for Orange County residents: 183,330
- Total deaths in Orange County: 1,442
UPCOMING VACCINATION OPPORTUNITIES
The #IGotMyShot mobile vaccination trailer continues to visit neighborhoods and businesses through Friday of this week. Sites for Saturday, August 14, and Sunday, August 15 have been canceled due to potential severe weather. For future schedules or for more information about the #IGotMyShot campaign, visit ocfl.net/IGotMyShot.
- FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
Orlando Police Department
1250 W. South Street, Orlando, FL 32805
9-11:30 a.m.
- FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
FAMU Law School
201 Beggs Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
4-7 p.m.
The mobile vaccination trailer will now administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine only, and will no longer provide the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
For additional COVID-19 vaccine locations, please visit ocfl.net/VaccineSites.
VACCINATIONS AT CAMPING WORLD STADIUM
As a reminder, Camping World Stadium will administer the Pfizer or one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine seven days a week from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Residents who have already received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at a different location can receive their second dose at Camping World Stadium. Additionally, COVID-19 testing is NOT available at this site.
- Camping World Stadium
1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando, FL 32805
Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., or until capacity is reached
No appointments needed, only four (4) persons per vehicle
For additional COVID-19 vaccination locations, please visit ocfl.net/Vaccine.
ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES COVID-19 TESTING SITES
Orange County Health Services continues to offer free testing at three drive-thru testing sites across the County. Residents interested in getting a COVID-19 test are urged to arrive early to ensure they can be accommodated before the sites close. Additionally, COVID-19 vaccinations are NOT available at these sites.
- Former site of Clarcona Elementary School
3607 Damon Rd, Apopka, FL 32703
Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., or until capacity is reached
No walk-ups, only four (4) persons per vehicle
- Barnett Park
4801 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808
Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., or until capacity is reached
No walk-ups, only four (4) persons per vehicle
- Econ Soccer Complex
8035 Yates Road, Orlando 32807
Open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., or until capacity is reached
No walk-ups, only four (4) persons per vehicle
For additional COVID-19 testing locations, please visit ocfl.net/Testing.
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
In partnership with the Orange County Library System, Orange County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program will host in-person “office hours” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at select library branches across the County for the remainder of August. Staff will be available during these hours to answer questions and to assist applicants applying for the program.
- South Trail Branch–Tuesdays, August 17, 24
4600 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando FL 32839 - South Creek Branch– Wednesdays, August 18, 25
1702 Deerfield Blvd., Orlando FL 32837 - Fairview Shores Branch– Thursdays, August 19, 26
902 Lee Road, Suite 26 Orlando FL 32810 - Chickasaw Branch– Fridays, August 13, 20, 27
870 N. Chickasaw Trail, Orlando FL 32825
It is important for applicants to know that staff will not be able to fill out their applications for them. The applicant will still need to use the library computer to apply. Applicants must also bring all required documents for the program with them.
Residents can visit ocfl.net/RentalAssistance for more information.
COVID-19 WASTEWATER MONITORING
Orange County Government’s Utilities Department continues its participation in the National Wastewater Surveillance System. Below is information from this week:
·Eastern Water Reclamation Facility
concentrations have increased from 267,916 in May to 1,237,263 on August 9 – 362 percent increase in approximately a 14-week timeframe
·Southern Water Reclamation Facility
concentrations have increased from 149,113 in May to 1,307,889 on August 9 – 777 percent increase in approximately a 14-week timeframe
·Northwest Water Reclamation Facility concentrations have increased from 154,243 in June to 2,090,649 on August 5 – 1,255 percent increase in approximately a 10-week timeframe