COVID-19 Miami-Dade County Update from Commissioner Sally Heyman

*Miami-Dade County officials continue to work with local, state and federal agencies in monitoring COVID-19, part of the coronavirus family. The Florida Department of Health is updating information regularly. Read the latest information related to COVID-19 in Florida.   

• Individuals in Miami-Dade County who may have been exposed to COVID-19 should:
  • Call the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County at (305) 324-2400.
  • Call your medical provider (if you have one).
  • If traveling to a medical office/facility, call ahead of time.
  • Any other questions about COVID-19 in Florida, please call the Florida Department of Health at 1-866-779-6121. For a medical emergency, call 911.

• Senior Centers
  • Centers were closed at the end of business day on Monday, March 16, 2020, and will remain closed until further notice.
  • County has asked facility administrators to verify that there is a plan in place for seniors to continue receiving meals.

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS)
  • All schools have been closed effective Monday, March 16, 2020.
  • They will not open until Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
  • For more information call MDCPS’ hotline at (305) 995-3000 or visit Miami-Dade County Public Schools updates.

• Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez – Closing of Establishments
  • An Executive Order was signed on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, to close all on-site services at restaurants, bars, gyms, and entertainment venues throughout MDC, effective at 11 p.m.
  • Emergency order applies to:
    • Restaurants, bars, taverns, pubs, lounges, night clubs, banquet halls, cocktail lounges, cabarets, breweries, cafeterias, and alcohol and food service businesses with seating for more than eight people, as defined by County code.
  • Kitchens will remain open for pick-up and delivery services. 
  • Take-out and delivery to continue, along with services at airport and seaport.
• Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez – Use of Micro-mobility Devices
  • An Executive Order was signed prohibiting the use of all common-use mopeds, scooters, and micro-mobility devices, effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 6 p.m.
  • New restrictions ensure COVID-19 will not be transmitted by common-use micro-mobility devices.
• Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez – Gathering of People
  • An Executive Order was signed prohibiting the gathering of 10+ people in any parks, beaches, or recreation facilities owned and operating by the County.
  • Order went into effect on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 9 a.m.
  • Strict social distancing of 6 feet recommended for groups of 10 or fewer.
• Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS)
  • All libraries have closed effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020, until further notice.
  • For more information, visit www.mdpls.org/.
• Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department
  • They have closed all Head Start/Early Head Start locations for the week of March 16-20, 2020 and as planned, they will be closed for Spring Break, from March 23-27, 2020.
  • They will continue to monitor the situation and will reevaluate when to safely start up services again.
  • For more information, call 786-469-4699 or go to www8.miamidade.gov/global/socialservices/home.page.
• Price Gouging
  • Please contact the following:
    • Miami-Dade State Attorney Price Gouging Hotline: 
      • 305-547-3300
    • State Attorney General Price Gouging Hotline: 
      • 1-866-966-7226

For the most recent updates and more information, go to miamidade.gov/coronavirus.