COVID-19 Update #16
Sunday, Jun 21, 2020
As you may have seen in the news, Palm Beach County, in cooperation with its partnerÌýAmerican Medical Response (AMR) and the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Division of Emergency Management, has openedÌýaÌýcommunity-based testing site in Boca Raton
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on the FAU campus. TheÌýtesting siteÌýis located atÌýFAU Tech RunwayÌýon the north end of campus. The physical address is 901 NW 35th St. Residents should enter the testing site from Spanish River Boulevard.Ìý
Ìýfor a PDF map of the location.
Please note thatÌý appointments ARE required Ìýin advance for testing. However, a doctor’s referral isÌý NOT required . To make an appointment, callÌý1-800-209-7919 betweenÌý9 a.m. and 5 p.m.ÌýMonday to Friday. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms.ÌýProper identification will be required with name, date of birth, and photo.
Tests will be administered by healthcare professionals from AMR.Ìý Please remember to wear a face covering. for more information on COVID-19 testing in Palm Beach County.
Many people came together to make this testing site possible. I’d like to thankÌýJared Moskowitz, director ofÌý³Ô¹ÏÍø’sÌý ; Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer; FAU Vice President for Administrative Affairs Stacy Volnick; and all the officials with Palm Beach County and AMR. Great teamwork!
As a reminder, FAU’s operations have not changed since the university began this period of remote learning and remote working. Remote instruction will continue through at least the Summer III session, which runs from June 27 through Aug. 7. Remote working continues until further notice.
Our re-opening will be a phased return and will follow all appropriate guidance and health recommendations. This information will be communicated at the appropriate time. Until then, those who need to visit our campuses, either regularly or periodically,Ìýare asked to wear face coveringsÌý in public areas when social distancing is not possible.Ìý Face coverings are requiredÌý when in close proximity to others, including restrooms and elevators, and when using FAU transportation. Do not overcrowd any of these spaces. Face coverings, which should be kept with you at all times, can be handmade, such as those fashioned from a scarf, bandana or handkerchief, or T-shirt.
Remember, if you are feeling unwell, stay home! And if you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, please seek medical attention immediately. StudentsÌýreceiving a positive test result for COVID-19 must notifyÌýStudent Health ServicesÌýas soon as possible. The number isÌý561-297-3512Ìý(after hours, please select option 3). AllÌýfaculty and staffÌýmust notifyÌýHuman Resources. The department can be reached by calling 561-297-3076 or by emailing gzaidman@fau.edu . Your supervisor also should be notified.
Finally, don’t forget to regularly check our dedicated COVID-19 for updates, as information related to the COVID-19 pandemic is changing often.
Please note thatÌý appointments ARE required Ìýin advance for testing. However, a doctor’s referral isÌý NOT required . To make an appointment, callÌý1-800-209-7919 betweenÌý9 a.m. and 5 p.m.ÌýMonday to Friday. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms.ÌýProper identification will be required with name, date of birth, and photo.
Tests will be administered by healthcare professionals from AMR.Ìý Please remember to wear a face covering. for more information on COVID-19 testing in Palm Beach County.
Many people came together to make this testing site possible. I’d like to thankÌýJared Moskowitz, director ofÌý³Ô¹ÏÍø’sÌý ; Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer; FAU Vice President for Administrative Affairs Stacy Volnick; and all the officials with Palm Beach County and AMR. Great teamwork!
As a reminder, FAU’s operations have not changed since the university began this period of remote learning and remote working. Remote instruction will continue through at least the Summer III session, which runs from June 27 through Aug. 7. Remote working continues until further notice.
Our re-opening will be a phased return and will follow all appropriate guidance and health recommendations. This information will be communicated at the appropriate time. Until then, those who need to visit our campuses, either regularly or periodically,Ìýare asked to wear face coveringsÌý in public areas when social distancing is not possible.Ìý Face coverings are requiredÌý when in close proximity to others, including restrooms and elevators, and when using FAU transportation. Do not overcrowd any of these spaces. Face coverings, which should be kept with you at all times, can be handmade, such as those fashioned from a scarf, bandana or handkerchief, or T-shirt.
Remember, if you are feeling unwell, stay home! And if you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, please seek medical attention immediately. StudentsÌýreceiving a positive test result for COVID-19 must notifyÌýStudent Health ServicesÌýas soon as possible. The number isÌý561-297-3512Ìý(after hours, please select option 3). AllÌýfaculty and staffÌýmust notifyÌýHuman Resources. The department can be reached by calling 561-297-3076 or by emailing gzaidman@fau.edu . Your supervisor also should be notified.
Finally, don’t forget to regularly check our dedicated COVID-19 for updates, as information related to the COVID-19 pandemic is changing often.