City of Miami Beach Update on COVID-19, 5/1

Friday, May 1, 2020

As the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to rise throughout the nation, the City of Miami Beach is committed to keeping our residents, businesses and employees safe during this pandemic. View the latest updates below.

Face Coverings Facial coverings MUST be worn at all parks and on the beachwalk and baywalks, except by children under the age of 2, persons who have trouble breathing due to a chronic pre-existing condition, or persons engaged in strenuous physical activity or exercise. Click here for a full listing of open parks and recreational facilities. Click here to learn how you can easily make your own face covering.

MedRite Testing MedRite has closed their mobile testing center in Miami Beach at the 46 Street and Collins Avenue location. The National Guard is in the process of setting up a testing center at the Miami Beach Convention Center. More details to follow.

Parks & Greenspace Reopenings While enjoying the outdoor spaces of the City of Miami Beach, please adhere to the following rules for preventing the spread of COVID-19: Face coverings MUST always be worn, unless otherwise noted Organized activities, including sports, fitness classes or any commercial use activity is prohibited Social distancing must be observed and there cannot be gatherings of 10 or more people Some pedestrian trails are one-way as marked Park entrance push bars, benches, trash/recycling cans are sanitized at various times throughout the day Strict enforcement of social distancing measures will be implemented with penalties and fines

Feeding the Frontline Created to help out local restaurants, Miami Eats has now expanded its efforts to also support your local front-line medical staff, police and fire first-responders through Meals for Heroes Miami.  This amazing program provides warm meals to those saving our community every day!

Drive-Thru Food Distribution Feeding South Florida and Commissioner David Richardson will host a drive-thru food distribution this Saturday, May 2. 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. Saturday, May 2 9 AM - 11 AM 2100 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL Entrance on 21 Street and Collins Avenue If you're unable to get food, please  visit  www.feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19 and use the agency locator to find a food pantry in your zip code.

Design Review Board Meeting The Design Review Board will meet Tuesday, May 5 at 9 a.m. virtually via Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88913329648. 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 889 1332 9648. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.

Tele-Town Hall Meeting Representative Donna Shalala and Mayor Dan Gelber will host a Tele-Town Hall Meeting to provide updates on legislation, discuss the latest congressional news and you will have the opportunity to chat with your congresswoman. Tuesday, May 5 2 PM - 3 PM To register for this webinar, please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L6UDvARWS42LUzZBwTZdRw

Virtual Sustainachella Tune in to another Virtual Sustainachella on Tuesday, May 5 as we work to provide the community with the knowledge and tools necessary to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Tuesday, May 5 12 PM - 1 PM Register today to obtain access to the Zoom meeting as we discuss the importance of keeping waterways and oceans healthy within our region and around the world. Click here to register now.

Land Use & Sustainability Meeting The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will meet Wednesday, May 6 at 8 a.m. virtually via Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87518931775. 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 875 1893 1775. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.

Commission and Finance & Economic Resiliency Meetings The next Commission meeting is being held on Friday, May 8 at 9 a.m.  and will be televised on MBTV and streamed live on Facebook. The Finance and Economic Resiliency Meeting will follow at 10 a.m. The Commission Chambers will be closed to the public, but you can watch both meetings via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87216813089 How to provide spoken public comment during the City Commission Meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 312.626.6799 or 1.888.475.4499 (Toll Free). The Webinar ID is 872 1681 3089#. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak. How to submit written public comment before the City Commission Meeting: The public may submit written comments by sending an email to CityClerk@miamibeachfl.gov by 5 p.m. the day before the Commission Meeting. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the email subject line. Emails received will be forwarded to the Mayor and Commissioners and will be included as a part of the meeting record.

COVID-19 Testing Seniors The City of Miami Beach is offering in-home COVID-19 testing for homebound Miami Beach seniors that are 65 years and older and are experiencing symptoms associated with the coronavirus — including fever, shortness of breath or a persistent cough. Testing is by appointment only and residents who meet the criteria should call the city’s customer service center at 305.604.CITY (2489) to request an appointment. The customer service center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Since there are a limited number of tests, the city asks that only seniors that meet the criteria schedule an appointment. In-home testing for homebound residents is provided by MedRite with the assistance of the Miami Beach Fire Department.

Get Counted! The 2020 Census is underway and we encourage every Miami Beach resident to respond! For the first time in Census history, you can now fill out the form online as well as by phone or mail. Responding is fast, easy, safe and important — and it’s key to shaping the future of your community. Visit my2020census.gov and make sure you get counted. If you don’t know your Census ID number, you can still complete the questionnaire. Follow the following steps: Click on “Start Questionnaire” Click “If you don’t have your Census ID” Then proceed to enter your residential address The 2020 Census will determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives, and influences how hundreds of billions of dollars in public funds are allocated for critical public services like emergency response, schools, hospitals, roads and bridges over the next 10 years. Don't waive your right to be counted, fill out the Census today. Click here to view the information in Spanish.

Customer Service 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

Mandatory Face Coverings Remember, Miami-Dade County has issued Emergency Order 20-20, mandating persons working in or visiting grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, construction sites, public transit vehicles, vehicles for hire, and locations where social distancing measures are not possible to wear facial coverings as defined by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).

To help keep you informed on the latest details of this ever evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the city has created a dedicated, city-related coronavirus webpage. We encourage you to continuously visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/coronavirus for the most up-to-date information, including a list of frequently asked questions, important resources, impacts to city services and more.

Below is an ongoing summary of updates from the City of Miami Beach. Miami Beach Resource Center Has your business or job been impacted by coronavarius pandemic? The City of Miami Beach is here to help! Please email your contact information and inquiry to resourcecenter@miamibeachfl.gov and one of our resource agents will assist you.

You can also view some helpful tools and resources for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including information on Governor DeSantis' Florida Small Business Emergency Loan Program and more on our dedicated business portal. Meals for Seniors If you are a senior citizen 60 years or older and are having problems getting meals, please call Miami-Dade County’s 311 Call Center between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and you will be immediately patched in with their Emergency Operations Center to get you the meals or other services that you may need. If you are not a senior, we still encourage you to share this message with any senior you may know. Miami-Dade Public Schools Meal Distribution Nautilus Middle School has replaced Miami Beach Senior High as the meal distribution center for Miami-Dade Public Schools grab-and-go meals in our community. Those in need can pick-up meals from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, click here for more information and other school locations. Free meals for kids are also available through FLIPANY, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Feeding Florida. Impacted Meetings/Events For a full list of impacted meetings and events, please visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/coronavirus. Miami Beach Restaurants - Takeout and Delivery The City of Miami Beach is maintaining the general curfew throughout the city beginning at midnight each night, but permits restaurants to continue to operate their kitchens after midnight, for delivery services only. *Support local businesses by clicking here to view a list of Miami Beach Restaurants open for delivery and takeout* Stay Informed The City of Miami Beach remains committed to ensuring the safety and public health of our residents, visitors and local businesses. As the information is changing rapidly pertaining to COVID-19, the administration is conducting daily interdepartmental calls to monitor the progression of novel coronavirus COVID-19 to ensure that we stay informed and respond when needed. We are also closely following the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Florida Department of Health (FDOH). For updated information on the city’s efforts, please visit: www.MiamiBeachFl.gov/coronavirus. We will also post updated messages via email, Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and via text message (text MBAlert to 888777).