Getting Tested

STATE OF FLORIDA CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION HOTLINE: (866) 779-6121
Questions related to COVID-19 should be directed to the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center at 1-866-779-6121 or by email at COVID-19@FLHealth.gov. The Call Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! 

BROWARD COUNTY CORONAVIRUS CALL CENTER HOTLINE: (954) 412-7300
Residents of Broward County concerned they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms should call 954-412-7300 before traveling to any health care facility.

AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER SENIOR HELPLINE:  (954) 745-9779
* Seniors may call this line for help with meals and other issues.

Helpful Links and Resources

• Stay informed on the latest CDC recommendations to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) by visiting their website: coronavirus.gov 
• Broward Health
• Broward County
• Broward County Public Schools
• World Health Organization

In an effort to connect the Margate business community with the latest information and resources available, the City of Margate has compiled important contact information for accessing disaster recovery funding as well as business guides to help navigate through the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

Federal Assistance

• Coronavirus Emergency Loans - Small Business Guide and Checklist
• Title IV –  Economic Stabilization and Assistance to Severely Distressed Sectors of the United States Economy
• Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit
• Guide to SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans
  

• Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Guidance for Business
  • FDOH COVID-19 Toolkit
  • Questions? Call 866-799-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov. The call center is available 24/7.
    
• Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Guidance for Business
  • Damage Assessment Survey
    • For inquiries or assistance with the survey, contact Emergency Support Function 18 at ESF18@em.myflorida.com
• Financial Assistance for Businesses
  • Funding Programs
  • Disaster Loans

• Please take a moment to complete the State of Florida Business Damage Assessment survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations. The survey, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will evaluate businesses affected by COVID-19 and the impacts the virus has had on the local economy so actions to implement appropriate relief programs can begin: https://floridadisaster.biz/

The most up-to-date information can be found on the Office of Economic & Small Business Development website, www.Broward.org/EconDev, and Broward.org/Coronavirus.

As always, we are here to serve the businesses in this time of need; please do not hesitate to contact Paul Robinson at: probinson@margatefl.com or 954-884-3687 with any questions.

If you are a senior, 60 years or older, who is in need of assistance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, below please find some helpful resources for you. 

• Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Contact them Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. -5 p.m. at 954-745-9779 for more information, or visit adrcbroward.org. 
• Department of Health in Broward County at 954-412-7300
• Florida Department of Elder Affairs: COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7 at 866-779-6121 or Covid-19@flhealth.gov
• If you are currently not the recipient of any meal programs and are experiencing a food shortage, you can call the Elder Helpline at 954.745.9779 for assistance.
• AARP Town Hall. For web-based or call-in information, click here. 
• Coronavirus-specific Consumer Scam Alert, click here:

Practice everyday preventive actions to help reduce your risk of getting sick and remind everyone in your home to do the same. These actions are especially important for older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects
  (e.g., tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles).

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.  If surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. To disinfect, most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. See CDC’s recommendations for household cleaning and disinfection.