City of Miami Beach Update on COVID-19

Monday, July 13, 2020

We continue to provide our residents and businesses with the latest updates from the City of Miami Beach during this pandemic. Read the latest news and updates below.

As a reminder, when the Countywide curfew goes into effect nightly at 10 p.m., dine-in or takeout at any Miami Beach establishment is strictly prohibited. Delivery services may continue, but patrons are NOT permitted to pick-up their orders once the curfew begins nor can dine-in customers remain at restaurants past 10 p.m. View our Restaurant Safety Guidelines here and the Emergency Orders that pertain to this mandate: City of Miami Beach Order Miami-Dade County Order

Safety For All All persons in public spaces and places, both indoors and outdoors, shall be required to wear facial coverings, as defined in the County’s EO 20-20, as amended. Any person not wearing a facial covering is subject to a $50 civil fine.   We urge everyone to continue practicing social distancing and meticulously washing your hands regularly. Learn more on our dedicated coronavirus webpage here.

Walk-Up Food Distribution Feeding South Florida and Commissioner David Richardson will host a walk-up food distribution for those without a vehicle tomorrow, July 14. Tuesday, July 14 9 AM - 11 AM 7501 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL To ensure your safety, we must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Everyone must wear a face covering that completely covers the nose and mouth. If you do not have a face mask, one will be provided. The food distribution is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.

Historic Preservation Meeting The Historic Preservation Board will meet tomorrow, July 14 at 9 a.m. virtually via Zoom here:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81931042748. The meeting will be streamed live on MBTV Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse. How to provide spoken public comment during the meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 312.626.6799 or 888.475.4499 (toll free).  The Webinar ID is 819 3104 2748. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.

Applications Open Tomorrow! Miami-Dade County Emergency Rental Assistance Program  The Board of County Commissioners created the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), providing one-time rental assistance grants to low and moderate income persons in Miami-Dade County that have lost income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The initial funding for the program is $10 million from Miami-Dade County and will be allocated equally across all 13 commission districts.     The ERAP will assist eligible residents in Miami-Dade who earn no more than 80 percent of the County area median income (AMI) according to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines, currently have a written lease, are not a participant in other rental assistance programs, and have documentation showing that their household’s income was impacted by COVID-19.   Applicants are able to apply online beginning tomorrow, July 14 at 9 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020. After completion of the application, which includes submission of supporting documentation, applicants will be notified via email if they have qualified for assistance. To submit an application, visit: https://bit.ly/3iHM7E7. The website will not be live until Tuesday, July 14 at 9 a.m.

North Beach Drive-Thru Food Distribution South Florida Seniors in Action, Farm Share and Commissioner David Richardson will host a drive-thru food distribution on Wednesday, July 15. Wednesday, July 15 9 AM - 11 AM 8700 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL The food distribution is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it's your turn in line. If you do not have a car and would like to qualify for food assistance, please call or register online. Phone: 305.604.CITY (2489) or www.miamibeachfl.gov/food

Neighborhood & Quality of Life Committee/DRB Meeting The Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee/DRB will meet Wednesday, July 15 at 8:30 a.m. virtually via Zoom here:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84707778817.  The meeting will be streamed live on MBTV Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse. How to provide spoken public comment during the meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 929.205.6099 or 888.475.4499 (toll free).  The Webinar ID is 847 0777 8817. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.

COVID-19 & Antibody Testing  Miami Beach Convention Center Testing Site Both the COVID-19 active virus and antibody tests are available at the Miami Beach Convention Center testing facility located on 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. The testing capability for the active virus is 1,200 tests per day and the antibody testing has a capacity of 300 tests per day. Antibody results are typically provided within one hour while active virus results take a few days. The COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-up testing site is available daily, including weekends, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Please note, drive-thru testing wait times can be up to four hours. We encourage you to have a full tank of gas and bring water, snacks and anything you may need to prepare for a long wait. Walk-Up Testing The walk-up testing is located in the parking lot at 21 Street and Collins Avenue. Once you check-in, you can return to your vehicle or move away from the mobile testing unit for your own protection and to ensure social distancing. There is no need to stand in a line, you will receive a text message advising when the nurse is ready for you. At both testing site locations, appointments are not necessary and testing is FREE and offered to anyone 18 years or older, regardless of COVID-19 symptoms.

OneBlood Donation OneBlood is working with the public and physicians to coordinate the delivery of potential lifesaving COVID-19 convalescent plasma to those in need. People who have recovered from coronavirus infection have developed antibodies to the virus that remain in the plasma portion of their blood.   Transfusing the plasma that contains the antibodies into a person still fighting the virus can provide a boost to the patient’s immune system and potentially help them recover. Click here to learn more and how you can donate today.

Stay Informed Now more than ever it's important to get counted! So call up your friends and neighbors and ask them to visit my2020census.gov and make sure our community gets counted. Visit our dedicated, city-related coronavirus webpage www.miamibeachfl.gov/coronavirus for the most up-to-date information, including important resources, impacts to city services and more. Our city hotline at 305.604.CITY (2489) is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You can also email your questions to MBCovid@miamibeachfl.gov. Or connect with us through social media via email, Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and via text message (text MBAlert to 888777).