COVID I9 INFORMATION from Voluisa.Org
Volusia County Government reopenings
County offices will reopen to the public on Monday. The reopening includes county administrative offices, libraries and various other programs and facilities.
All playgrounds in county-operated parks have reopened.
All 14 branches of the Volusia County Public Library System will reopen on Monday, with limited hours and capacity.
COVID-19 Assistance Programs
Volusia County has several COVID-19 assistance programs available for residents. Programs include the Small Business Grant, Rental Assistance, Mortgage Assistance and summer camp scholarships.
Summer Food Program
Volusia County’s Human Services Office is sponsoring a summer food service program from May 18 through Aug. 14 to provide free breakfast and lunch for children ages 18 and under. A total of 54 sites have been established for the program, which provides nutritionally balanced meals during summer break when schools are closed. It’s funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Volusia County Summer Camp
Volusia County will be operating summer camp at 13 sites around the county for children ages 5 to 12. The sites include locations in Daytona Beach, Holly Hill, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater and Oak Hill on the east side of the county and DeLand, DeBary, Orange City and Pierson on the west side. Space is limited. Registration will be held online on June 3 from 9 a.m. until each site has reached capacity. Five-year-olds must have completed kindergarten. Scholarships are available.
Volusia County Animal Services Pet Food Drive-Thru and Microchip Event
On Saturday, June 6, Volusia County Animal Services, in partnership with the ASPCA, will be providing free cat and dog food and microchips for county and city residents’ pets. Residents must remain in vehicles and practice social distancing, and are encouraged to wear face coverings. Pets do not have to be present in order to receive free pet food.
Residents who bring their pets can receive a free microchip in advance of this year’s hurricane season. Dogs should be in crates or on a leash, and all cats should be in crates. Kittens must be at least 8 weeks old.
The event will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. until supplies last. The location address is 1250 Indian Lake Rd., Daytona Beach.
Testing
For those who meet criteria, testing is available at the following locations:
Drive-through/Walk-up
- CVS Health is offering self-swab tests to individuals meeting CDC criteria. Testing must be scheduled online, and will take place through the pharmacy drive-thru window at the following locations:
- CVS Pharmacy, 101 South Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach 32114
- CVS Pharmacy, 250 East Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach 32176
- CVS Pharmacy, 901 North Woodland Blvd, DeLand 32720
- CVS Pharmacy, 2187 Howland Blvd, Deltona 32738
- The State is offering drive-through nasal swab testing for COVID-19 at University High School, 1000 W. Rhode Island Ave., Orange City. The site will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until kits are gone.
- Family Health Source is offering walk-up testing at the sites below. Call the Family Health Source direct COVID-19/Tele- visit call line at 386-327-6045 with questions.
- DeLand – Ongoing at Family Health Source, 1205 S Woodland Blvd, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Pierson – June 1 - 5 at Taylor Middle School, 100 E Washington Ave., from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday
- Holly Hill – June 8 - 12 at Holly Hill Middle School, 1500 Center Ave., from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday
Health Care Facilities
- All three Halifax Health locations, as well as Halifax Health Urgent Care in Ormond Beach.
- Jena Medical Group in Orange City is offering a rapid finger prick test, which test antibodies. To make an appointment, which is required, call 386-774-1881. All major insurances are accepted, and those without insurance will be charged $51.
