Leaders kicked off the process of reopening parts of Palm Beach County on Monday, saying residents can hit up recreation areas starting Wednesday.

There are a number of nuances, though, and some spots will remain closed.

DuBois Park and the Juno Beach Pier, for example, won’t reopen Wednesday because the county considers them beach parks.

Other county and town parks in the Jupiter area will be open. Jupiter spokeswoman Kate Moretto said late Tuesday morning that the town was finalizing a list of what will and will not reopen Wednesday.

For example, Moretto said Jupiter will likely keep playground-centric parks, such as Old Town Hall Park, closed because the county’s new order requires playgrounds remain closed.

Notably for Jupiter, boat…

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If you are trying to keep safe and avoid the coronavirus, here is what you need to know about how it spreads according to the CDC.

Person-to-Person

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.

  • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).

  • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.

  • These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

  • Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.

Maintaining good social distance (about 6 feet) is very important in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Spread from…

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Starting this week, officials hope there will be at least two new government-run coronavirus testing sites in Palm Beach County — including the first north of West Palm Beach.

The two walk-up testing sites are expected to be at the C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics at 1150 45th Street in West Palm Beach and at 411 West Indiantown Road in Jupiter, officials said Monday.

Both clinics are part of the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, which also runs testing sites at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches and in Lantana and north of Belle Glade.

Nonprofit Cleveland Clinic Florida, the Florida National Guard and the Florida Division of Emergency Management recently opened a drive-thru COVID-19 testing at South County Civic Center,…

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Since the beginning of March, travel plans have be changed due to the spread of the pandemic. Florida’s Theme parks are currently closed until further notice for visitors but you can still visit the parks online and take a virtual tour or ride from the comfort of your own home. 

Walt Disney World: Orlando, Florida

Walt Disney World was one of the first theme parks to help encourage social distancing.  While the four major theme parks, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot, Disney Springs and Water Parks are closed to visitors, thanks to Google Earth Street View, YouTube and Disney’s website for sharing mostly every ride and incredible firework display in the park. Grab your laptop and search for your favorite ride or show…

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Florida is nearing the end of April with fewer new cases of coronavirus — and a lower weekly number of deaths.

The total number of Florida deaths, 1,088, the state reported Monday is 299 more than the state reported on April 20. In the previous week, 319 people died.

The increase in the total number of cases is also smaller in the last week than in the week before. The state reported 32,138 coronavirus cases as of Monday — 5,478 higher than it had on April 20. In the previous week, the number of cases increased by 6,059.

Similar trends are taking place in South Florida.

Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties had a total of 632 deaths as of Monday. That’s an increase of 176 from a week earlier. Over the previous week, the region’s…

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If you are wondering about taking a coronavirus antibody test, here’s what you need to know:

You may hear it called a serology test. It looks for certain things called antibodies in your blood. Your body makes these when it fights an infection, like COVID-19. The same thing happens when you get a vaccine, like a flu shot. That’s how you develop immunity to a virus.

The antibody test isn’t checking for the virus itself. Instead, it looks to see whether your immune system—your body’s defense against illness—has responded to the infection.

What are Antibodies?

Antibodies are the body’s way of remembering how it responded to an infection so it can attack again if exposed to the same pathogen. People with antibodies in their blood have immune…

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County officials have just announced that several recreational venues will be reopening in Palm Beach County on Wednesday.

That includes boating and marine activities, golf courses, parks, tennis courts, and community pools.

Officials say the numbers of people testing positive for the coronavirus are trending down, so they feel it's prudent to reopen some areas to give people a chance to enjoy some recreational activities.

However, they say people must engage in social distancing, wear face masks, and stay six feet apart to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Public Parks

On Wednesday (April 29), public parks in the county will reopen from sunrise to sunset for walking, running, strolling, biking, and equestrian riding. In addition,…

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On Sunday, the CDC officially added these six symptoms to its list: chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, in addition to previously known symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

The symptoms can appear two to 14 days after exposure to COVID-19, according to the guidelines.

In addition, the CDC described a set of emergency warning signs that should warrant immediate medical attention, including trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, bluish lips or face.

This list is not totally inclusive—others who have experienced COVID-19 reported an array of symptoms, according to the CDC.

If you…

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Face masks can play a role in preventing the infection, but that role is limited. A healthy individual in a normal situation does not need to wear a mask, as per CDC recommendations. A face mask is not the ideal solution for protection from the new coronavirus for the following reasons:

  • A surgical mask does not fit tightly over the nose and mouth.
  • It is not possible to prevent airborne virus infection.
  • It is difficult to keep a mask on for long periods of time.
  • When you touch the mask, you lose the protection and must replace the mask, and dispose of it safely.

A surgical face mask is highly recommended for people who have the coronavirus infection or have a high risk of exposure. It offers a certain amount of protection against…

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While we are all temporarily stuck at home and looking for something to do to keep busy, check out some of Palm Beach County’s Top Attractions that have gone virtual for you to enjoy. 

Take A Virtual Bike Ride Along The Palm Beach Lake Trail:  The virtual bike ride was posted to The Palm Beaches Instagram page a few weeks ago. Luckily for us, Palm Beach County has plenty of excellent walking and biking trails, and since we can’t enjoy them in person right now, we can take a virtual bike ride tour along the intracostal with incredible views of downtown West Palm Beach.  To view the virtual tour, click here. 

Take A Virtual Tour Of The Flagler Museum: The iconic landmark on Palm Beach island is now offering virtual tours of its grand estate.  The home…

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