
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
- Miami-Dade State Attorney Price Gouging Hotline:
- Please contact the following:
For the most recent updates and more information, go to miamidade.gov/coronavirus.
Contact Commissioner Heyman |
District Office 1100 NE 163 Street Suite 303 North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Phone (305) 787-5999 Fax (305) 787-5998 Downtown Office 111 NW 1 Street Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Phone (305) 375-5128 Fax (305) 372-6179 |