Coronavirus Update from City of Weston

March 17, 2020 | 6:00 p.m.

Update as of March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

As this continues to be a developing issue and information changes constantly, you can access ongoing updates from the City of Weston on the Coronavirus (COV-19) public health threat at WestonFL.org/Coronavirus. We will continue to update this page with updated notices from federal, state and local agencies. Questions? Call the COVID-19 Call Center, available 24/7 at 1-866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

The City of Weston urges residents and business owners to follow the guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control, the Florida Department of Health and all local authorities when it comes to the Coronavirus public health threat. Recommendations On March 16, 2020, the City of Weston issued a Local State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) public health threat. This allows the City to take actions to minimize the spread of the virus in our community. This is a developing situation. Updates will be posted on the City’s website at WestonFL.org/Coronavirus and eNotifications will be sent out on a regular basis. Residents should monitor information via local media sources, and should heed the guidelines issued by the CDC, including: Stay home when at all possible, especially if you are sick. The virus spreads person-to-person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Maintain a distance between others of at least 6 feet. Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow. Discard tissues immediately and wash your hands. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap is not available, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.

What to do if you are sick or have symptoms Should you or a member of your household contract the Coronavirus, it is important to continue to follow the recommendations of the CDC.  View the CDC Factsheet Call the Florida Department of Health at 954-412-7300 BEFORE visiting your health care provider. For the latest updates from the Florida Department of Health, visit FloridaHealth.gov, email COVID-19@flhealth.gov or call the FDOH Call Center at 866-779-6121. 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 broward.org/Registry/Pages/default.aspx or call 954-831-3902.

Status of City of Weston Services

Broward County Public Schools Broward County Public Schools will be closed March 16 - 20, 2020, and the following week (Spring Break), March 23 - 27, 2020. Child Care Assistance for First Responders, Medical Personnel and Essential BCPS Employees for the week of March 16 – 20, 2020. Online registration is now available and can be accessed by using a computer (cell phone not supported) through this link: pdms1.browardschools.com/fmi/webd/covid-19 Comcast Internet Essentials is offering two months of free internet service to those who qualify. Visit www.internetessentials.com or call 1-855-846-8376.   Additional programs include, Food and Supplemental Nutrition Services and Fee-based Spring Break Camps at select locations. Visit BrowardSchools.com/Coronavirus.

Information from Broward County: Broward County Parks and Libraries remain open; however, sports leagues, events and programs are canceled until further notice. Parks are open for passive use only.  The Broward Supervisor of Elections Office is operating polling locations for the Presidential Primary Election today until 7 p.m. Visit BrowardSOE.org as some polling precincts have changed. Additional information at Broward.org/Coronavirus.

Additional Updates: The Weston YMCA Family Center is closed effective today, with the exception of a child care camp that is still operational. Weston area private schools (K-12) are closed. 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.

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Latin People News LPN: Broward County Public Schools: Distribution of Com...: To support our students’ learning, Broward County Public Schools will distribute electronic devices for students in need beginning Friday, ...To support our students’ learning, Broward County Public Schools will distribute electronic devices for students in need beginning Friday, March 20, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parents/guardians should visit their child’s school to check-out the devices. They will need to:

Present the student’s online username and password. 
Complete a property pass and other forms prior to accepting a device at the child’s school.

To expedite the device distribution process, parents/guardians are encouraged to complete the required forms online. The forms and more information can be found at browardschools.com/coronavirus.

In addition, for families needing internet access, Comcast has expanded its Internet Essentials program, which offers free internet services for eligible families for 60 days. Visit internetessentials.com to learn more.

Broward County Public Schools: Distribution of Computer Devices

To support our students’ learning, Broward County Public Schools will distribute electronic devices for students in need beginning Friday, March 20, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parents/guardians should visit their child’s school to check-out the devices. They will need to:

Present the student’s online username and password. 
Complete a property pass and other forms prior to accepting a device at the child’s school.

To expedite the device distribution process, parents/guardians are encouraged to complete the required forms online. The forms and more information can be found at browardschools.com/coronavirus.

In addition, for families needing internet access, Comcast has expanded its Internet Essentials program, which offers free internet services for eligible families for 60 days. Visit internetessentials.com to learn more.

Spring Break Camps Canceled

Dear Broward County Public Schools Families:

Beginning Monday, March 23, all student camps scheduled to take place on school campuses during Spring Break are canceled. The decision is consistent with our recent school closures to safeguard our students and teachers, and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advising to avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people to slow the spread of the virus. Once again, all student camps are cancelled for the week of March 23-27.  

We appreciate the ongoing support of all of our families to this ever-changing public health threat and the challenges it presents. We will continue to keep our school communities updated with the latest information. The information is also available on our website at browardschools.com/coronavirus.

Thank you,

Broward County Public Schools

Patron Notice: All Miami-Dade Public Library System branches to close effective March 18

Dear Library Patron: In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) will close all its library locations to the public effective Wednesday, March 18 until further notice. During this unprecedented health crisis, we remain committed to serving the needs of the public while also working to ensure the health and safety of our patrons, staff and the community. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and follow the direction and guidelines provided by Miami-Dade County officials, the Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We know that many of you who use our library services may have some questions. Here are some things we’d like you to know: Online LibraryWhile our physical locations will be closed for an undetermined length of time, our online library is open and available 24/7 through our website www.mdpls.org. We encourage you to access the many digital resources available with your library card, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, movies and music, plus online learning, training and tutoring and more. Get an eCard (electronic library card)Those who don’t have a library card can apply for an eCard online at ecard.mdpls.org. This electronic card will provide immediate access to the MDPLS online library and other digital content. Mobile AppOur mobile app is also a great way to access our online library and is available for free on iOS and Android. Items Due & Materials on HoldYou do not have to worry about returning any items you have checked out. Due dates for all materials have been extended until regular operations resume. Additionally, as a fine-free library, there is no charge for overdue materials. Pickup dates for requested materials on hold have also been extended. For now, you may continue to place holds or reserve items through the Library’s catalog. We are considering alternate means of getting library materials to our patrons and will update you in the coming days. Customer CareIf you need assistance with your library card or account or have any questions, please email our Customer Care team, available seven days a week, at customercare@mdpls.org or call your local branch. We will continue to update you on any changes in our operations as warranted and encourage you to keep up to date on the latest COVID-19 information and resources by visiting www.miamidade.gov/coronavirus. Thank you for being a library user.  We look forward to seeing again soon. Sincerely,

Ray Baker, Director Miami-Dade Public Library System

Message from the Mayor Miami Beach: COVID-19 Updates

‌  ‌  ‌ These are challenging times - everywhere and especially here. If there is a community anywhere that is unfamiliar with social distancing – it is ours. Our entire hospitality industry is set up for encouraging dancing and hugging and getting together in big venues with lots of family friends, or coworkers, and generally not distancing ourselves from one another. That has all changed...for now. This virus is deadly serious, and we need to respond in kind.    Our City has closed off much of the ways we connect with one another. Restaurants, bars, all our entertainment venues and health clubs will no longer be open for public gathering. And any gathering outside – including on our beautiful beaches or in our fabulous parks – must be less than 10 people. You can expect even more measures will be enacted in the next few days and weeks. Click the video preview below, or click here, for the full update on our latest efforts. We are also providing daily updates from the City via email and social media and on our website – providing the most up to date information available. Our website link is MiamiBeachFL.gov/coronavirus.  You can click here to sign up for our daily emails. You can also contact the Florida Department of Health at 1-866-779-6121. It’s important you know that our City Manager Jimmy Morales and all our City staff are working around the clock to address this multi-faceted and forever evolving challenge. We are in constant communication with our county, state and federal partners. We will get through this – this virus will one day be in our rear view mirror. Part of why we are taking such extraordinary measures is to get it there as fast as possible. Thanks for your patience and trust. Stay healthy. Dan