City of Miami Beach Update on COVID-19, 7/6

Monday, July 6, 2020

Today, Miami-Dade County Mayor Gimenez announced that he will be rolling back business openings by signing an emergency order that will close restaurants (except for takeout and delivery services), along with ballrooms, banquet facilities, party venues, gyms and fitness centers, and short-term rentals. These closings would be effective Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Read his full statement here.   Beaches will open tomorrow, July 7, 2020, however the Miami-Dade County Mayor advises that increased crowding and people not following the public health rules, could force the closure of the beaches again.    The 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. countywide curfew remains in effect with exceptions for essential workers and for people who have a religious obligation.

Face Coverings 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.   Learn more about face coverings on our dedicated Coronavirus webpage here.

North Beach Drive-Thru Food Distribution south Florida Seniors in Action, Farm Share Florida and Commissioner David Richardson will host their weekly drive-thru food distribution this Wednesday, July 8. Wednesday, July 8 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

Virtual Sustainachella We continue to bring Virtual Sustainachella to provide the community with the knowledge and tools necessary to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Thursday, July 9 4 PM - 5 PM Dolphins are one of the most well-known and loved marine mammals that inhabit our coastal waters. Join experts during this workshop to learn more about this unique species. Click here to register now.

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. Mid-Beach Walk-Up Testing As of Sunday, July 5, the walk-up testing site at 12 Street and Washington Avenue has moved to 42 Street between Prairie and Royal Palm Avenue.   A total of 400 tests are available each day at this site between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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. Our next connect with us through social media via email, Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and via text message (text MBAlert to 888777).