COVID-19 Virus Information

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A note from the City Manager – City of Marathon.  COVID vaccinations are in limited supply within Monroe County currently.  At this juncture, in is our understanding that approximately 600 total vaccinations are made available County-wide and of those 500 are being made available to specific entities for distribution.  Entities within the City, such as CHI have had the vaccine for COVID, but have none currently.  They do expect more.  The City is working diligently to ensure that the state and local authorities responsible for distributing the vaccine are focusing on Marathon and its residents.  Rest assured, the vaccine will be provided in Marathon in the near future, with the noted limitations of how many vaccinations are currently being made available in total.

All available COVID-19 vaccine appointments have been claimed. There is tremendous demand for the vaccine and a limited supply, so check back on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD after 6:00 a.m. EST (5:00 a.m. CST) for your next opportunity.

Vaccination appointments are scheduled online only. Appointments cannot be made by calling Publix or the Publix Pharmacy.

 Using this online link: https://www.publix.com/covid-vaccine/florida.

Available at only these two Florida Keys Publix Locations:

-Islamorada: 83268 Overseas Highway

-Key West: Key Plaza Shopping Center, 1112 Key Plaza

The following persons are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, by appointment only:

-healthcare personnel with direct patient contact

-residents and staff of longterm care facilities, and

-adults aged 65 years and older

MONROE COUNTY VETERANS: MIAMI VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OFFERS COVID-19 VACCINES TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS

Monroe County veterans 65 years old or older seeking to receive their COVID-19 vaccination should schedule directly with his or her care team.  The Key West Outpatient Clinic is doing a vaccine clinic every Wednesday by appointment for veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. 

To schedule an appointment, veterans 65 years old or older can call their care team:

Key West VA Outpatient Clinic: 305-293-4863

Key Largo VA Outpatient Clinic: 305-451-0164

Miami VA Hospital: 305-575-7000

Veterans must be enrolled and eligible for VA healthcare benefits and must be able to return to the same site for the second dose.

The Miami VA Healthcare System will expand services and notify additional groups of veterans who are eligible to receive the vaccine at the VA as they become available. Veterans may also visit www.miami.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp for information and updates. Monroe County specific updates for veterans can be found at www.monroecounty-fl.gov/va.

Current Covid-19 Information: https://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/1169/COVID-19-Coronavirus

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines in Florida at: floridahealthcovid19.gov/covid-19-vaccines-in-florida. For more information, visit monroe.flhealth.gov/covid19 or call the 24/7 hotline at 866-779-6121.

Sign up for COVID-19 text alerts from the State of Florida by texting "FLCOVID19" to 888-777.  Standard text messaging rates may apply.

City of Marathon Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/marathoncityfl

To download the "Wear It" Mandatory Face Covering Flyer, click here: https://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/citycouncil/page/wear-it-mandatory-face-covering-flyer

March 16, 2020 5:00 PM COVID-19

The City of Marathon has declared a local state of emergency.  We remind everyone to remain calm and make sure they have information from a trusted resource, such as the CDC (www.cdc.gov) as well as clean your hands often, avoid close contact  and self quarantine if you should become ill.

For More Information:

Check CDC.gov for the latest  information.

Florida Department of Health 24-Hour Dedicated Hotline and Call Center  866-779-6121.

Florida Department of Health  http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/COVID-19/

Tourist Development Council www.Fla-Keys.com  

Check the City Calendar for updates at https://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/calendar

We will have a dedicated Building Department line that will be answered from 9 am until 4 pm (305) 289-5052.  City hall main number is (305) 743-0033, main email cityofmarathon@ci.marathon.fl.us for any questions.

All permitted construction must be inspected and you must to schedule your inspection. 

At this time all Inspections are completed on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Only.  It is  recommended to schedule your inspection through the Viewpoint Portal https://marathonfl.viewpointcloud.com; However you may also:

Call directly to (305) 289-4133 and leave a message.
Fill out the Inspection Request Form and submit.
Email inspections@ci.marathon.fl.us

Inspections received after 3:30PM will be scheduled for the following business day.

Ensure the following information is included in your request:

1. Permit or Project Number
2. Type of Inspection needed
3. Date the Inspection is to be performed
4. Contractor’s Name and Phone Number
5. Owner’s Name and Phone Number
6. Address of Job Site

The most accurate information is at www.cdc.gov, including how it is spread, symptoms, and testing, protecting yourself, situations updates, information for travel, healthcare professionals, and more.