The City of Miami Beach remains committed to ensuring the safety and public health of our residents, visitors and local businesses. As the information is changing rapidly pertaining to COVID-19, the administration is conducting daily interdepartmental calls to monitor the progression of novel coronavirus COVID-19 to ensure that we stay informed and prepared to respond if needed. We are also closely following the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the
Florida Department of Health (FDOH) as well as the School Board.
Additionally, as tourism is a major part of the Miami Beach community, we are working closely with our local agencies and this afternoon, a COVID-19 meeting was held in conjunction with the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association at the Miami Beach Convention Center, inviting our hotel and restaurant facility managers, representatives from the Miami International Airport and FDOH. The meeting consisted of CDC updates, facility protocols and best practices for ensuring optimal sanitary conditions as well as industry impacts.
Miami Beach continues to take elevated measures to ensure the health and safety of our visitors in our facilities, on the trolleys and in or around Miami Beach. Below is a summary of measures that are currently being implemented by the city.
Precautionary Measures by the City of Miami Beach
We are continuing to ensure our spaces, including youth centers, beachfront restrooms and city facilities are being thoroughly cleaned. This includes the daily effort of wiping down every touch surface such as door handles, elevator push buttons, handrails and recreation equipment. Cleaning contractors are also providing additional training to staff to ensure proper cleaning techniques are utilized.
We have asked our cultural facilities such as the Bass Museum, Colony Theatre, Fillmore, Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, Miami City Ballet, New World Symphony and the Wolfsonian-FIU to follow suit in emphasizing cleanliness in their respective spaces.
Recreational Facilities
Our recreation staff is encouraging kids to wash their hands frequently. If a child presents him/herself sick, the child is removed from the group, placed in the admin office and parents are contacted immediately to pick up the child. Hand sanitizers also continue to be at every point of entry at our youth centers.
Miami Beach Trolley
The city’s Miami Beach Trolley operator, Limousines of South Florida (LSF), is taking additional measures to ensure our trolleys are thoroughly cleaned. In addition to their standard daily cleaning practices, LSF is increasing the frequency of cleaning, including “high touch” areas — buttons, handholds, pull cords and rails. LSF will also equip trolleys with hand sanitizing gel or wipes.
Events
The City of Miami Beach is closely monitoring this situation and following the recommendations of the CDC and the FDOH. At this time, we are moving forward with events as planned. While this may change at any time, we recommend you continue to check our website for information on this at www.MiamiBeachFl.gov/coronavirus.
Beachfront Activation for Spring Break
Hand washing and hand sanitation stations are currently deployed at the beachfront spring break activation between 7 and 10 streets. Visit
www.MBSpringBreak.com for event information.
Miami-Dade County Polling Locations
The Elections Department is providing hand sanitizer at all Early Voting and Election Day locations in Miami-Dade County. Additionally, there are bathrooms at every polling place for hand washing.
Seniors and Special Needs Community
While the city remains open for business, we understand the importance of the elderly and vulnerable populations to take proper precautions at this time. The city is working with our elderly housing and congregant meal sites to help disseminate the most current and relevant health information to our seniors. According to the CDC, the following people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness:
Older adults
People who have serious chronic medical conditions like:
Heart disease
Diabetes
Lung disease
If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because of your age or because you have a serious long-term health problem, it is extra important for you to take actions to reduce your risk of getting sick with the disease such as:
Stock up on supplies
Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others
When you go out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact and wash your hands often.
Avoid crowds as much as possible
The city is looking at all Parks and Recreation events that are scheduled for seniors. Following the CDC guidelines, some of these events may be cancelled. Please continue to check the parks and recreation web page or the special coronavirus web page for updates on any programming interruptions.
During a COVID-19 outbreak in your community, stay home as much as possible.
Prevention Starts With You
The CDC urges everyone to do their part to help during this emerging public health threat, this includes:
Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
Take personal responsibility. If you are sick with a fever, cough or viral symptoms, please stay away from others, including the work environment and crowded area
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, you can learn more about prevention and treatment by visiting the CDC website.
Stay Informed
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