Coronavirus Update from City of Weston

March 19, 2020 | 1:00 p.m.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Community Update March 19, 2020 as of 1:30 p.m.

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!

All of us are facing this unprecedented pandemic that has and will cause us many inconveniences and disruptions. By making smart personal decisions, taking suggested actions, staying updated and working together, we can do the best to protect our community and each other. Weston’s top priority continues to be the health and safety of our residents, employees, and visitors. We are here to help, listen and provide answers where we are able. We are used to purchasing food/supplies for a hurricane – this circumstance is very different. There is no need to rush to any store to purchase food or supplies – we understand that the supply chain has not been impacted and remains intact and grocery stores are restocking as quickly as they receive products.

INFORMATION AND WEBSITES Visit the City of Weston’s Coronavirus webpage for the latest information and links to pertinent sites and documents at:  www.westonfl.org/coronavirus Effective Wednesday, March 18, all City of Weston administrative offices, including City Hall and the Weston Community Center, will be closed to the public, but departmental operations are continuing. Phones are being answered Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Call 954-385-2000. All City parks remain open for passive use. Playgrounds and park pavilions are closed and all organized sport leagues are canceled until further notice. BSO law enforcement and BSO Fire Rescue are fully operational in our City and responding to calls in the normal course. BSO is encouraging residents to report non-emergency and delayed crimes via phone. Please call the Weston District at 954-389-2010 instead of visiting the office’s front desk. There is no impact on garbage and recycling collection, which will continue on its regular operating schedule. Water service is uninterrupted from the City of Sunrise. Anyone who suspects they might have been exposed to COVID-19 should call the Florida Dept. of Health at 954-412-7300 before visiting a healthcare facility. You will be referred to a hospital or testing facility that has been set up to handle COVID-19 testing and potential cases by taking samples and proper precautions. The COVID-19 Call Center is available 24/7 at 1-866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov If you or a loved one has medical needs, have food insecurity, are home bound, etc., please register for the Broward County Vulnerable Population Registry. This will connect you with services providers in the County that may be able to assist you through this and any other local emergency. Visit the Vulnerable Population Registry online at https://www.broward.org/Registry/Pages/default.aspx or call 954-831-3902 or 3-1-1.  The CDC and other agencies have issued guidance for how to self-monitor and what to do if you are feeling like you have a cold or the flu. Please read these guidelines and stay updated so that we can work together. Visit the CDC at: www.cdc.gov

SOCIAL DISTANCING AND SMART PERSONAL DECISIONS ARE CRUCIAL FOR ALL Ø Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Ø Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Ø Stay home when you are sick. Ø Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Ø Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.  Follow the CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask. CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility). Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. 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.

BARS AND RESTAURANTS IN WESTON The City of Weston enacted an Emergency Order adopting the Governor's Executive Order 20-68 that was issued on March 17, 2020, which set forth the following requirements for bars, pubs, nightclubs and restaurants: Any establishment that is authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises that derives more than 50% of its gross revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages shall suspend all sale of alcoholic beverages for 30 days, effective 5p.m. on March 17, 2020. All restaurants shall reduce their occupancy to 50% of its current building occupancy. All restaurants shall ensure a min. 6-foot distance between any group of patrons and shall limit parties to no more than 10 individuals. Restaurants shall implement employee screening and prohibit any employee from entering the premises if they meet any of the following criteria: Any person infected with COVID-19 who has not had two consecutive negative test results separated by 24 hours; Any person showing signs or symptoms of a respiratory infection, including cough, fever, shortness of breath or sore throat; Any person who has been in contact with any person known to have COVID-19, who has not yet tested negative within the past 14 days; Any person who traveled through any airport within the past 14 days; Any person who traveled on a cruise ship within the past 14 days. In addition to those requirements, Weston's Executive Order states: o  Effective today (March 18, 2020), all restaurants shall close for on premises dining no later than 10:00 p.m. daily. o  Restaurants may remain operational for their normally permitted hours for drive-thru, take-out and delivery services only.

Our community is resilient and we will get through this I know that all Weston residents are deeply concerned about this virus and its spread and its impact on Weston, our county, our state, our country, and the world. We have and will continue to make decisions based upon information that is available to us at that time – every decision is subject to change as information changes.

Additional Resources: Details are updated on an ongoing basis at: WestonFL.org/Coronavirus. Stay connected with your City! Visit WestonFL.org/Connect and subscribe to eNotifications to receive updates throughout the Coronavirus public health threat.  Follow us on Twitter at @CityofWeston and @WestonFLAlert, on Facebook @CityofWestonFL. Register to receive CodeRED emergency notifications from the City of Weston at www.westonfl.org/Residents/Hurricane/CodeRed.aspx.