viernes, 13 de marzo de 2020

Are you in the know? Here is the latest from Miami Beach!

In response to the World Health Organization classifying the coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic along with emergency declarations from both Governor Ron DeSantis and County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, the Miami Beach City Manager has signed a State of Emergency — recognizing that it’s important for everyone to do their part to prevent the spread of this virus. 

Click here to view the latest email update and visit our COVID-19 webpage regularly to stay up-to-date on any cancellations for city events/meetings.

Summer & Specialty Camp Registration 2020

In an abundance of caution, the City of Miami Beach and the Parks and Recreation Department have decided all registration for Summer and Specialty Camp be FULLY ONLINE without the necessity to visit our facilities.

In order to ensure that you are ready to register online, registration dates will be changed to the following:
Summer Camp Registration
Summer Camp Registration for MB Residents – April 6, 8:30 AM
Summer Camp Registration for Non-Residents – May 4, 8:30 AM
Specialty Camp Registration
Specialty Camp Registration for MB Residents – April 20, 8:30 AM
Specialty Camp Registration for Non-Residents – May 4, 8:30 AM

Please take this time to log into your account, make sure your information and your child’s information is up to date and your financial aid information is updated, if applicable. Below you will find the most frequently asked questions about registration and this recent implementation. You can also email any questions to cmbsummer2020@miamibeachfl.gov. We appreciate your understanding on this matter and are looking forward to a fun-filled summer.
Early Voting Locations in Miami Beach

Early Voting for the Presidential Preference Primary Election is taking place now through March 15, 2020.

During Early Voting, you may vote at any of the Miami-Dade County Early Voting sites, including the two sites located within the City of Miami Beach:

Miami Beach City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive
First Floor Conference Room
Miami Beach FL, 33141

North Shore Branch Library
7501 Collins Avenue
Program Room
Miami Beach FL, 33139

Polling times are as follows:
March 14 through March 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For additional Early Voting sites in Miami-Dade County click here.

The Presidential Preference Primary Election will take place on March 17, 2020 and voters must cast their ballot at the polling location printed on their Voters’ Registration Card on that day. 

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.
Responding to the 2020 Census is our civic duty and affects the allocation of funding for our community’s public resources, how we plan for the future and our voice in government.

This spring, the 2020 census questionnaire will arrive at your home.

Click here to learn what the 2020 Census is, how data is used and secured, how it affects representation, and how you can complete it. Don't waive your right to be counted!
Golden Passport
We are now accepting Golden Passport applications!

Qualified seniors & Social Security beneficiaries can ride Metrorail and Metrobus FREE all year long.

Miami Beach Customer Service Center
1755 Meridian Avenue
First Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For additional locations and information, please contact Miami-Dade Transit's EASY Card Financial Center at 786.469.5151 or visit transitstore.miamidade.gov

The State of Florida Issues Updates on COVID-19

The State of Florida Issues Updates on COVID-19

The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will be issuing this update every day, seven days per week.
Yesterday, March 9, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-52, declaring a State of Emergency for COVID-19. By declaring a State of Emergency, Governor DeSantis is ensuring that state and local governments have the resources and flexibility they need to prepare and respond.

COVID-19 UPDATE
Port Everglades Advisory
Last night, the Department announced a new positive case of COVID-19 in Broward County. The Department, through an extensive epidemiological investigation, identified this new case as the third positive case of COVID-19 associated with Port Everglades in Broward County, Florida. Further, all three cases are connected to or employed by Metro Cruise Services – a company that operates at Port Everglades.
The Florida Department of Health recommends all individuals experiencing symptoms who have recently traveled through Port Everglades to immediately contact their County Health Department or health care provider and self-isolate for 14 days.
The Department also recommends employees of Metro Cruise Services at Port Everglades with any association to these cases self-isolate at home.

The Department is working to connect with all employees at Metro Cruise Services who may have come into contact with the three individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 to provide the employees with the appropriate guidance and monitoring.

The Department is working in close consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on this investigation.

CDC recommends that individuals with recent travel history on a cruise to monitor their health for 14 days and, if they develop symptoms, to immediately self-isolate and contact their County Health Department or health care provider.  

COVID-19 Cases
International Travel Advisory
The Florida Department of Health is advising all individuals who have traveled internationally to follow CDC guidelines, summarized below:
Level 3: CDC recommends 14-day self-isolation and social distancing upon return to the United States. Social distancing includes avoiding going out in public and close personal interactions. If you become symptomatic, immediately self-isolate and contact your County Health Department or health care provider.
Level 2 and Cruises: Travelers should monitor their health and limit interactions with others for 14 days after returning to the United States. If you become symptomatic, immediately self-isolate and contact your county health department or health care provider.
For more information regarding current CDC travel advisories related to COVID-19, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

A person that experiences a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, within 14 days after travel from China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Japan and any other destination under CDC travel advisory should call ahead to their health care provider or local County Health Department (CHD) and mention their recent travel or close contact.
If a person has had close contact with someone showing these symptoms who has recently traveled from this area or been in contact with a person with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19, they should call ahead to a health care professional and the County Health Department. The health care professional will work with the Department to determine if the person should be tested for COVID-19.

Nile Cruise Advisory
The Florida Department of Health is advising all individuals who traveled on a river cruise on the Nile River in Egypt in February 2020 to self-isolate for 14 days following their date of return to the United States. Several passengers in the United States recently developed symptoms and have been confirmed to be infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including two positive cases in Florida. 
COVID Public Website and Call Center
Please visit the Department’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage for information and guidance regarding COVID-19 in Florida.

For any other questions related to COVID-19 in Florida, please contact the Department’s dedicated COVID-19 Call Center by calling 1-(866) 779-6121. The Call Center is available 24 hours per day. Inquiries may also be emailed to COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

Governor DeSantis Activates Emergency Business Damage Assessment Survey for Coronavirus

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the activation of the Business Damage Assessment survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations. The survey, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will evaluate businesses affected by COVID-19 and the impacts the virus has had on the local economy so actions to implement appropriate relief programs can begin.
 
“Gathering information about the impact COVID-19 has on Florida businesses and industries will be invaluable to the state’s efforts in coordinating our response,” said Governor DeSantis. “It is important that we understand the total impact COVID-19 has on businesses to ensure that we access the resources that may be available.”
 
Results from this survey will be shared with state agencies and local partners. Surveys submitted by small businesses can be used to access the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan, made available for COVID-19 through the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. For inquiries or assistance with the survey, businesses can contact Emergency Support Function 18 at ESF18@em.myflorida.com.
 
For updates on COVID-19 in Florida at Florida Department of Health’s
COVID-19 webpage.

lunes, 9 de marzo de 2020

Que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes?: Coronavirus- 4 Buy Stocks Now

Que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes?: Coronavirus- 4 Buy Stocks Now: Coronavirus- 4 Buy Stocks Now. The coronavirus has now gotten way out of control. Globally, 78,442 people have been infected and more...

Coronavirus- 4 Buy Stocks Now.
The coronavirus has now gotten way out of control.

Globally, 78,442 people have been infected and more than 2.456 have already died. And, according to Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, “This new virus represents a tremendous public health threat.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning of a shrinking window of opportunity to stop the spread of the deadly virus, as it spreads to 30 countries. “The window of opportunity is still there. But our window of opportunity is narrowing,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “We need to act quickly before it closes completely.”

However, there’s evidence the virus has become unstoppable.

According to CNN, Italy had more than 130 confirmed cases, which makes the region the hardest hit in Europe. It’s gotten so bad that towns and areas impacted by the virus in Italy have now been placed in lockdown.

Japan has 738 cases with three deaths. South Korea has 602 cases with five deaths. Singapore now has 89 deaths. Hong Kong has 74 cases and two deaths. There were another two deaths in Iran, with 13 new cases confirmed. In South Korea, the number of cases doubled in 24 hours, reaching 204. Australia confirmed six new cases.

As the issue grows worse, some of the top stocks to consider are:

Alpha Pro Tech (APT), which manufacturers masks and protective clothing, has seen its share price rocket from $3.60 to $6.40 in recent days.

Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO) is also still gaining traction after receiving a grant of up to $9 million from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus. Maxim Group analysts reiterated a buy rating on the stock with a near-term price target of $6.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is an opportunity, as well. Racing against the clock, JNJ and the U.S. government recently expanded their partnership with regards to the virus.  Reportedly, the US will support the company’s attempt to develop antiviral drugs that can help people that already contracted the virus.

Even Gilead Sciences (GILD) is offering opportunity.  The company already started testing its antiviral remdesivir in patients with success.  Preliminary results from GILD’s clinical trials are expected in the next three weeks, says the World Health Organization.

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Que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes?: IRS extiende fecha límite del 15 de abril y otros ...

Que ofrecemos a nuestros clientes?: IRS extiende fecha límite del 15 de abril y otros ...: IRS extiende fecha límite del 15 de abril y otros plazos, provee otro alivio tributario a víctimas de tornados en Tennessee WASHINGTON — ...

IRS extiende fecha límite del 15 de abril y otros plazos, provee otro alivio tributario a víctimas de tornados en Tennessee

WASHINGTON — El Servicio de Impuestos Internos anunció hoy que las víctimas de los tornados y tormentas severas de esta semana en partes del estado de Tennessee, que incluye Nashville, tendrán hasta el 15 de julio del 2020 para presentar varias declaraciones de impuestos individuales y comerciales y efectuar pagos de impuestos.
El IRS ofrece este alivio a cualquier área designada por la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA) como elegible para asistencia individual. Actualmente, incluye los condados de Davidson, Putnam y Wilson, pero los contribuyentes en las localidades que se agreguen más tarde al área del desastre recibirán automáticamente la misma ayuda de presentación y pago. La lista actual de localidades elegibles siempre está disponible en la página de ayuda en caso de desastres en IRS.gov.
El alivio tributario pospone varios plazos de presentación y pago de impuestos que comenzaron a partir del 3 de marzo. Como resultado, las personas y empresas afectadas tendrán hasta el 15 de julio del 2020 para presentar las declaraciones y pagar los impuestos que debieron originalmente durante este período. Esto incluye las declaraciones individuales y comerciales del 2019 que normalmente vencen el 15 de abril, así como varias declaraciones comerciales del 2019 que vencen el 15 de marzo. Entre otras cosas, esto también significa que los contribuyentes afectados tendrán hasta el 15 de julio para hacer contribuciones a las cuentas IRA del 2019.
La fecha límite del 15 de julio también se aplica a los pagos trimestrales estimados de los impuestos que vencen el 15 de abril y el 15 de junio y las declaraciones trimestrales de impuestos sobre la nómina y los impuestos por uso y consumo que normalmente vencen el 30 de abril. También se aplica a las organizaciones exentas de impuestos, que operan por año calendario, que tienen una declaración del 2019 que vence el 15 de mayo.
Además, las multas sobre los depósitos de impuestos sobre la nómina y los impuestos por uso y consumo que vencen a partir del 3 de marzo y antes del 18 de marzo seran anulados siempre y cuando los depositos se efectuen el 18 de marzo.
La página de ayuda por desastre del IRS tiene detalles acerca de otras declaraciones, pagos y acciones relacionadas con impuestos que califican para el tiempo adicional.
El IRS proporciona automáticamente la presentación y el alivio de multas a cualquier contribuyente con una dirección de registro del IRS ubicada en el área del desastre. Por lo tanto, los contribuyentes no necesitan comunicarse con la agencia para obtener este alivio. Sin embargo, si un contribuyente afectado recibe un aviso de multa por presentación o pago tardío del IRS que tiene una fecha de vencimiento de presentación, pago o depósito original o extendida dentro del período de aplazamiento, el contribuyente debe llamar al número que aparece en el aviso para que le anulen la multa.
Además, el IRS trabajará con cualquier contribuyente que viva fuera del área del desastre, pero cuyos archivos necesarios para cumplir con una fecha límite que ocurra durante el período de aplazamiento se encuentren en el área afectada. Los contribuyentes que califican para alivio que viven fuera del área del desastre deben comunicarse con el IRS al 866-562-5227. Esto también incluye a los trabajadores que asisten a las actividades de ayuda que están afiliados a un gobierno reconocido u organización filantrópica.
Las personas y empresas en un área de desastre declarada federalmente que sufrieron pérdidas relacionadas con el desastre no reembolsadas o sin seguro pueden optar por reclamarlas en la declaración del año en que ocurrió la pérdida (en este caso, la declaración de 2020 que normalmente se presenta el próximo año) o la declaración para el año anterior Esto significa que los contribuyentes pueden, si lo desean, reclamar estas pérdidas en la declaración de 2019 que están completando esta temporada de impuestos. Asegúrese de escribir el número de declaración de FEMA - 4476 - en cualquier declaración que reclame una pérdida. Vea la Publicación 547 (SP) para más detalles.
El alivio tributario es parte de una respuesta federal coordinada al daño causado por estas tormentas y se basa en evaluaciones locales de daños de FEMA. Para obtener información acerca de la recuperación ante desastres, visite disasterassistance.gov/es.

Leon County COVID-19 Operational Update

Leon County COVID-19 Operational Update
March 9, 2020
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve and spread with more than 110,000 cases globally, Leon County Emergency Management is committed to actively monitoring the disease and coordinating preparedness efforts with local health officials, healthcare providers, first responders, and other critical emergency response functions. Now is the time for everyone in Leon County to stay informed and stay prepared for any occurrence of COVID-19 or other respiratory illness.
While no cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Leon County, and while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ruled Florida an area of low risk, now is the best time for residents and businesses to prepare.
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Florida Department of Health is the lead agency and County Emergency Management serves in support of the local health experts. Further operational updates will be provided as conditions change and experts advise.
Stay Informed on COVID-19
In coordination with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in Leon County, the County recommends the following sources to assist with community mitigation and preparedness. While health experts are working around the clock to learn more about COVID-19, you can also stay informed as new information becomes available.
Also, FDOH has activated a Monday through Friday COVID-19 call center at (866) 779-6121, 24 hours a day. Also, the best resource for Florida-specific COVID-19 information remains the following FDOH website: www.FLHealth.gov/COVID-19.
International Travel Advisory
The Florida Department of Health is advising all individuals who have traveled internationally to follow the new CDC guidelines, summarized below:
Level 3: Mandatory 14-day self-isolation and practice social distancing upon return to the United States. Social distancing includes avoiding going out in public and close personal interactions. If you become symptomatic, immediately self-isolate and contact your county health department or health care provider.
Level 2 and Cruises: Monitor your health and limit interactions with others for 14 days after returning to the United States. If you become symptomatic, immediately self-isolate and contact your county health department or health care provider.
For more information regarding current CDC travel advisories related to COVID-19, visit: 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
Households


Businesses
Center for Disease Control – Interim Business and Workplace Guidance – This resource is from King County, Washington and is based on CDC guidance to employers. The guide walks business leaders through all the steps to plan, prepare, and if needed, implement action plans.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Control and Prevention – OSHA provides general guidance for all U.S. workers and employers including those unlikely to have occupational exposures to COVID-19 and those with potential occupational exposures to COVID-19. The general guidance provides information about environmental decontamination and worker training and includes additional resources for specific groups and their employers.
World Health Organization: Workplace Readiness – WHO experts produced a guide of simple ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The guide provides simple precautions to implement now and planning measures to consider in case COVID-19 arrives in the community.  Topics include preventative measures, travel considerations, and contingency planning.
Schools

Leon County Schools: COVID-19 – Local resource from Leon County Schools that references important information and provides parents and students with important updates.
Guidance for Administrations of Childcare and K-12 Schools – A CDC guide for administrators at both the school and district level to plan, prepare, and respond to COVID-19. This resource provides information for schools which do not have COVID-19 identified in their community and for schools with identified cases of COVID-19 in their communities.


Healthcare Providers

Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed COVID-19
 – Offers information about the time from illness onset to hospital admission, clinical management, and treatment.
Infection Prevention and Control – A CDC guide for healthcare settings to protect employees, patients, and visitors from unnecessary exposure to COVID-19.
Strategies to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities (LCTF) – General strategies from the CDC to prevent the introduction and/or spread of COVID-19 in LTCF. Many of the strategies suggested are used daily to detect and prevent the spread of other respiratory viruses like the flu.
Travel Restrictions and Guidance
CDC Information for Travel – Includes information about COVID-19 for travelers and travel-related industries and provides a risk assessment level per country.
Travel Frequently Asked Questions and Answers – The CDC offers an in-depth frequently asked question page discussing airline and cruise travel, business travel, and guidance upon returning from travel.
Department of State Travel Advisories – This online Department of State resource includes official travel advisories, information about screening procedures, and a list of embassy websites that provides the updated COVID-19 information on each country.


Download the Leon County Citizens Connect Mobile Application – Relaunched in 2017, the Leon County Citizens Connect app puts timely emergency notifications at your fingertips through push notifications on your smartphone or other device. Be the first to know of any emergency management messaging or service changes by downloading the app on the Apple Store or the Google Play Store.Take Action to Stay Prepared
Now is the time to be ready and reflect on your personal preparedness and plans. At this time, experts do not recommend social distancing or isolating yourself unless you are sick or suspect transmission. To remain well, practice good hygiene measures like washing your hands and using hand sanitizer with an alcohol content of 60 percent or greater. Also, it is not too late in the season to receive a flu vaccine, as recommended by the CDC. Getting sick back-to-back (from flu and another respiratory illness such as COVID-19) can be severely challenging. Mitigate your risk now.
According to the CDC, the most effective ways to prevent transmission of not only COVID-19 but any respiratory illness is to avoid being exposed by washing your hands and cleaning regularly used surfaces (more info can be found here).
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing

For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings.
These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific guidance for travelers.

For local businesses, the CDC also recommends the following guidance to prevent workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses in non-healthcare settings. These guidelines discuss sick leave, doctor’s notes, telecommuting and other considerations.Also, if you are a business owner, please consider posting proper handwashing posters and signs in your bathroom locations to encourage good hygiene.
Leon County’s Emergency Management Role
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Florida Department of Health is the lead agency and County Emergency Management serves in support of the local health experts.
Like with H1N1 swine flu (2009), Ebola (2014), and the Zika virus (2016), County Emergency Management serves as the coordinating and command liaison between our local Florida Department of Health and the many local and state agencies who help prepare and respond, such as law enforcement, schools, universities, tourism, and more. Like with previous communicable diseases, the Florida Department of Health is the lead agency at both the state and local levels, and health officials will be providing guidance and public information messaging at every stage.
Beginning on Jan. 21, County Emergency Management staff began close coordination with the Florida Department of Health and other healthcare experts. Building on that coordinating role, Emergency Management now:
Convenes regular coordinating calls with K-12 school, university, healthcare, and emergency response representatives to ensure continuity of operations and information exchange;
Stands ready to activate the Emergency Operations Center to assist health experts in coordinating any public health emergency response, similar to the efforts before and after a natural disaster;
Provides expert operational guidance across 18 different emergency support functions in support of the Florida Department of Health in Leon County’s operations and response;
Receives regular statewide and local briefings on the developing situation;
Coordinates joint information and messaging to ensure accurate, vetted, and unified messaging on COVID-19 and disease transmission.
Continue to follow www.LeonCountyFL.gov/eip for any local updates or changes to services.
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