One of the many COVID-19 data points monitored by the PBS Office of Emergency Management is the weekly Census Tract statistics. Census Tract data is specific to the Palm Beach Shores community, unlike “Cases by Zip Code” since we share 33404 with other municipalities. During the height of the pandemic in January, PBS was fortunate to experience very few cases of the COVID virus in Town. Many weeks, the Census Tract data reflected “Not enough data” which correlated to four or less total cases. Within the past two weeks, we have experienced an exponential increase in weekly cases of the COVID Delta Variant, up to between 14 – 23 new cases per week. This was not unexpected considering the extremely high transmissibility of the Delta Variant. Now more than ever is the time to be vigilant as the probability of community spread is imminent within Palm Beach Shores.
The probability of contracting the Delta Variant remains high, regardless of vaccination status. In addition to employing all the standard precautionary and preventative measures, early detection, testing, and treatment are showing positive results in minimizing the effects of the virus and avoiding/limiting hospitalization. The locations and hours of the testing, vaccination, and monoclonal infusion centers are in the newsletter for your reference and convenience.
Please continue to exercise prudence and precaution with yourselves, loved ones, and members of our community. Please reach out if I can be of any assistance. Tsteedman@pbsfire.org or (561) 296-3380.
