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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez regarding state entering Phase 3 of COVID-19 recovery plan
    Publish Date: September 25, 2020
    Mayor Gimenez explains what the new order means for Miami-Dade County.
    
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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on the importance of testing for COVID-19
    Publish Date: August 27, 2020
    As Miami-Dade County continues to tamp down the spread of COVID-19, we need our community's help to continue to get tested for the virus. The more testing we do, the faster we can open more businesses safely and get people back at work.
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  • Two new COVID-19 testing sites open in Miami-Dade County
    Publish Date: August 18, 2020
    The new testing sites are located at the Salvation Army, at 911 W. Flagler Street, and Ronald L Book Athletic Stadium (North Miami Stadium) at 2555 NE 151st Street. While these are walk-up sites, appointments are strongly encouraged. Priority for testing is for those with an appointment.
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  • North Miami Walk-Up COVID-19 testing site moves to new location
    Publish Date: August 14, 2020
    Testing is open for individuals ages 5 and older, with or without symptoms. Minors must arrive with a parent or guardian.
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  • Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs amendment allowing dogs to be off leashes at dog parks
    Publish Date: August 6, 2020
    This amendment went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on August 6, 2020.
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  • Miami-Dade County allocates $20 million in COVID-19 relief funds to United Way of Miami-Dade
    Publish Date: August 5, 2020
    Miami-Dade County residents facing financial hardship can apply for short-term assistance beginning August 5.
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  • All COVID-19 testing sites in Miami-Dade County close for Tropical Storm Isaias
    Publish Date: July 30, 2020
    All COVID-19 testing sites in Miami-Dade County will be shut down at close of business on Thursday, July 30, 2020, to prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias. Testing operations will resume next week as soon as possible after the storm passes and conditions are evaluated.
    
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  • Two federally funded COVID-19 test sites to open Friday, July 24 in Miami-Dade County
    Publish Date: July 22, 2020
    The sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily and will test individuals 5 and older, regardless of symptoms.
    
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  • Effective immediately, anyone in Miami-Dade County who is not following New Normal rules faces a civil offense, punishable with a $100 fine
    Publish Date: July 16, 2020
    To tamp down the spread of COVID-19, this new ordinance gives MDPD and Code Enforcement the authority to issue civil citations to individuals who fail to comply with Emergency Orders, including the County's New Normal Guidelines.
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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez announces expansion of hotel program to protect households from COVID-19 exposure
    Publish Date: July 16, 2020
    The County is adding 400 rooms to help isolate individuals with COVID-19 and help stem the spread of virus to family members.
    
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  • Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez extends Miami-Dade County's Temporary Emergency Meals Service for Seniors
    Publish Date: July 13, 2020
    The Community Action and Human Services Department will continue to assist seniors now enrolled in the program to ensure they can stay safer at home and receive meals until COVID-19 spread is tamped down.
    
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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on the recent limits put on restaurants, gyms and other businesses
    Publish Date: July 10, 2020
    I am pained people's livelihoods are being impacted, but the current positivity rate means one in every three or four people are carrying the virus, whether they know it or not. The spread is airborne with studies showing longer periods of time where the contagion remains suspended. That is the science. We must make these sacrifices so that we don't overwhelm our hospitals.
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  • Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho to work together with health experts on safe school reopening
    Publish Date: July 10, 2020
    The Mayor and Superintendent agreed to bring together the medical experts who have been advising the County and M-DCPS, to set the science-based metrics for the conditions needed for a safe return to school.
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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on COVID-19 contact tracing
    Publish Date: July 9, 2020
    An agreement to bring additional contact tracers to Miami-Dade County was reached late Wednesday night.
    
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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs amendment closing banquet halls and setting tighter restrictions for on-site dining, gyms, short-term rentals
    Publish Date: July 7, 2020
    This amendment goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
    
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  • Update to Mayor's statement regarding additional closures in response to COVID-19 surge
    Publish Date: July 6, 2020
    Mayor Gimenez's forthcoming order will allow outdoor dining at restaurants, with certain restrictions, and the Mayor will meet with wellness group members for input from the fitness industry.

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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on additional closures related to COVID-19 surge
    Publish Date: July 6, 2020
    Mayor Gimenez will sign an emergency order to close restaurants and other facilities.
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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on additional measures to control spread of COVID-19
    Publish Date: July 2, 2020
    Miami-Dade County will have a countywide curfew and the reopening of entertainment venues will be rolled back.
    
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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on expansion of mandatory mask order
    Publish Date: June 1, 2020
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  • Statement from Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez about the importance of wearing masks and social distancing
    Publish Date: June 22, 2020
    Mayor Gimenez announces that he'll be meeting with the County's medical experts once again to assess whether the mask order should be expanded in any way.
    
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  • Strict rules set for businesses closed due to non-compliance with New Normal Guidelines
    Publish Date: June 19, 2020
    The Mayor signs amendment requiring review period and filing of affidavit before re-opening.
    
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  • Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez lifts curfew Monday, opens beaches Wednesday
    Publish Date: June 8, 2020
    As with all re-openings, beaches must follow the regulations set in the County's New Normal Guidelines.
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  • Entertainment facilities must submit re-opening plans to Miami-Dade County for approval before re-opening
    Publish Date: June 8, 2020
    Due to their unique nature, these venues must create specific plans for how they will follow New Normal Guidelines.
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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez regarding reopening of Head Start program
    Publish Date: June 5, 2020
    The Mayor addresses a petition that seeks to stop the opening of the County's Early Head Start program.
    
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  • Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs amendments to open gyms, banquet halls, summer camps, youth sports, dog parks
    Publish Date: June 4, 2020
    All re-openings must follow the County's New Normal Guidelines.
    
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  • RISE Miami-Dade Fund to help entrepreneurs through pandemic and beyond
    Publish Date: June 2, 2020
    County Commissioners unanimously approve $25 million for program to assist local small businesses
    
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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez regarding curfew, beach/pool openings
    Publish Date: May 31, 2020
    To ensure public health, the County's New Normal Guidelines will be strictly enforced, including mask use and social distancing.
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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez to re-open beaches, hotels and pools on June 1, 2020
    Publish Date: May 27, 2020
    To ensure public health, the County's New Normal Guidelines will be strictly enforced, including mask use and social distancing.
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  • Beach reopening guidelines previewed ahead of June 1st target date
    Publish Date: May 26, 2020
    The guidelines are under final review by Mayor Gimenez and the medical experts.
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  • UPDATE: June 1st target date for reopening of beaches in Miami-Dade County now to include pools in private communities, such as condominium and apartment complexes
    Publish Date: May 24, 2020
    The reopenings will include restrictions based on the recommendations of the medical experts.
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  • Avoid scams related to job termination, unemployment compensation and COVID-19 recovery payments
    Publish Date: May 23, 2020
    The IRS will never call, text, email or contact you on social media asking for personal or bank account information. Report suspicious emails to your HR department or the IRS.

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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez regarding youth activities and summer camps
    Publish Date: May 22, 2020
    Mayor Gimenez has clarified that Governor DeSantis's order allowing for organized youth programs does not apply in Miami-Dade at this time. Gimenez has set a target date for summer camps to open and youth activities to resume.

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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and coastal communities set target date for reopening of beaches
    Publish Date: May 22, 2020
    The Mayor and the municipal leaders have all agreed to a target date of June 1st.

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  • Alan Cominsky named Fire Chief of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
    Publish Date: May 18, 2020
    Chief Cominsky brings 25 years of outstanding leadership to top position at MDFR.

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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Carlos A. Gimenez on private transportation regulations
    Publish Date: May 17, 2020
    Private transportation companies operating in Miami-Dade County are reminded that they must comply with any rules that are in effect through various emergency orders. And, they are strongly encouraged to take additional safety and sanitation measures.

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  • Back-to-Business Boxes help entrepreneurs re-open shop
    Publish Date: May 17, 2020
    Miami-Dade County offers supply kits with essential Personal Protective Equipment to help small businesses meet new public health requirements.
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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs emergency order authorizing Phase I reopenings
    Publish Date: May 15, 2020
    The order is in effect as of Monday, May 18, 2020.
    
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  • COVID-19 testing sites temporarily close due to weather
    Publish Date: May 15, 2020
    For residents' safety, all State and County sites are closed until Monday, May 18.
    
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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez releases Phase I draft guidelines in anticipation of May 18th reopening
    Publish Date: May 13, 2020
    The New Normal Guide contains proposed guidelines for certain non-essential businesses that may be allowed to reopen with stringent capacity and safety rules in place.
    
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  • COVID-19 testing now available to anyone 12 years or older at two sites
    Publish Date: May 8, 2020
    Countywide people no longer need to be experiencing symptoms to get tested

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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs Executive Order requiring COVID-19 reporting for all residential health care facilities
    Publish Date: May 7, 2020
    Reports must be filed if requested by the County.

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  • Blue Angels to fly over Miami-Dade County to salute COVID-19 responders
    Publish Date: May 7, 2020
    Residents will be able to see the flyover from the safety of their home quarantine and should maintain all social distancing guidelines during this event. They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks and hospitals and from gathering in large groups to view the flyover.

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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez to hold press conference at new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Walmart
    Publish Date: May 3, 2020
    Television stations are asked to arrange for a pool camera while maintaining social distancing.
  • ALERT: Non-essential retail and commercial establishments are still closed in Miami-Dade County
    Publish Date: May 3, 2020
    The only reopening in Miami-Dade County has been through Emergency Order 21-20, which allows the reopening, with restrictions, of parks, golf courses, marinas and boat ramps.

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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs Executive Order allowing restricted use of parks, waterways and golf courses
    Publish Date: April 27, 2020
    Rules for enjoying outdoor spaces will be strictly enforced as the County begins "Moving to a New Normal."

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  • Miami-Dade County opens first walk-up coronavirus testing site
    Publish Date: April 26, 2020
    Testing is available for residents who are symptomatic or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

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  • Second round of COVID-19 community testing completed; Miami-Dade County and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine announce initial findings
    Publish Date: April 24, 2020
    The results indicate that physical distancing is working.
  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez to visit South Dade growers to announce funding model for food distribution
    Publish Date: April 17, 2020
    The press conference will begin at 8 a.m. in Homestead.

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  • Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez issues Executive Order 20-20 requiring masks
    Publish Date: April 9, 2020
    Strict social distancing of at least six feet between people is still required, even when masks are in use.

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  • Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez amends Executive Order 14-20 limiting building code inspection services
    Publish Date: April 9, 2020
    Miami-Dade County adopts modified emergency procedures, including virtual inspections.

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  • Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez issues Executive Order for twice-daily reports on hospital beds, supplies and number of patients
    Publish Date: April 4, 2020
    No hospital will transmit individually identifiable patient health information protected by federal and state law.

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  • Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs clarifying amendment to Emergency Order closing Adult Day Care Centers
    Publish Date: April 4, 2020
    Centers' staff can continue to provide essential services off-site to Medicaid-enrolled elderly, such as home-delivered meals and medication management.

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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on the use of cloth face coverings
    Publish Date: April 3, 2020
    The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, such as at grocery stores and pharmacies.

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  • Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs Executive Order to limit capacity in food businesses and close self-serve food bars
    Publish Date: April 2, 2020
    Order 17-20 urges establishments to provide sanitizer and allow employee use of personal protective equipment.
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  • Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs Executive Order closing Adult Day Cares
    Publish Date: April 1, 2020
    Order does not apply to Assisted Living Facilities or Nursing homes, and County staff work to provide services to elderly.
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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs Executive Order closing all pools, gyms, golf courses, basketball and tennis courts
    Publish Date: March 31, 2020
    Closures do not apply to amenities exclusively used by inhabitants on individual property.
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  • Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties to announce unified "Safer at Home" messaging
    Publish Date: March 29, 2020
    Governor Ron DeSantis will join leaders from the four counties for the announcement.
  • Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs Executive Order requiring clear marking of social distance in businesses, at construction sites
    Publish Date: March 27, 2020
    Visible marks will help ensure compliance of six-foot spacing between people
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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez issues new "Safer at Home" Emergency Order
    Publish Date: March 26, 2020
    Mayor Gimenez orders residents to remain home, unless necessary for essential activities.
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  • COVID-19 testing center now open at Marlins Park
    Publish Date: March 25, 2020
    Testing is strictly by appointment only.
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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs Executive Order limiting groups to maximum of 10 people in public buildings, on streets and sidewalks
    Publish Date: March 24, 2020
    This Miami-Dade County requirement does not apply to those performing government services or people on public transit.

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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez to attend press conference on COVID-19 testing site at Marlins Park
    Publish Date: March 24, 2020
    Mayor Gimenez will join officials during a 3 p.m. press conference to present information on a COVID-19 testing site that is being set up at Marlins Park.
  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez issues statement concerning further restrictions, announcing shutdown of boat ramps and marinas
    Publish Date: March 21, 2020
    All marinas will be closed to all boating activities, with the exception of commercial fishermen who provide food for restaurants and markets.
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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez seeks one-month extension for County residents to pay property taxes
    Publish Date: March 21, 2020
    As Miami-Dade County continues to deal with the disruptions caused by the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), I have requested that Gov. Ron DeSantis extend the deadline to pay 2019 Property Taxes by one month, from March 31 to April 30, 2020.
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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez clarifies that pawn shops may remain open
    Publish Date: March 21, 2020
    Pawn shops can remain open for business, since under federal law these shops are allowed to remain open to provide essential financial resources to those in need, especially during certain emergencies.
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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez issues emergency order to close hotels, other lodging except for essential personnel and to house those who have been displaced by COVID-19
    Publish Date: March 21, 2020
    Mayor Gimenez signed the latest emergency order Saturday morning.
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  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez issues Addendum to Executive Orders to clarify which businesses can remain open
    Publish Date: March 19, 2020
    Hotels, student housing, automobile dealerships, marinas and other services remain open at this time.
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  • Mayor-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez issues Executive Order closing all non-essential businesses
    Publish Date: March 19, 2020
    Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signed an executive order to close all non-essential retail and commercial establishments, effective starting 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020.
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  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez
    Publish Date: March 18, 2020
    Mayor Gimenez announces he will sign another executive order related to closures in Miami-Dade County.
  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs Executive Order prohibiting use of commercial mopeds and scooters
    Publish Date: March 18, 2020
    This order does not prohibit use of micro-mobility devices strictly owned and exclusively used by individuals, although municipalities may issue more stringent requirements.
  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signs Executive Order prohibiting groups of more than 10 people in parks, at beaches
    Publish Date: March 18, 2020
    Strict social distancing of 6 feet is recommended for groups of 10 or fewer people.
  • Failure to comply with Miami-Dade County's Declaration of a Local State of Emergency is a criminal offense
    Publish Date: March 17, 2020
    Officers may charge Florida Statutes Section 252.50, Penalties, a second degree misdemeanor, should an individual fail to obey the Emergency Order(s). The County’s goal is to inform our community and encourage voluntary compliance before resorting to arrest.
  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez issues executive order closing restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues
    Publish Date: March 17, 2020
    Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signed an executive order on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, to close all on-site services at restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues throughout the County in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), effective at 11 p.m.
  • Joint press conference with city of Miami Beach to announce additional measures
    Publish Date: March 17, 2020
    Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, Deputy Mayor Jennifer Moon and Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber will address the next steps that will be taken in order to continue protecting residents and minimize the spread of COVID-19.
  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez
    Publish Date: March 16, 2020
    Senior community centers will close, and capacity limits have been set for certain venues.
  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez
    Publish Date: March 15, 2020
    Mayor Gimenez announces new emergency measures for certain venues.
  • Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez offers media availability following address to the County on COVID-19
    Publish Date: March 14, 2020
    The Mayor will be available to do interviews with media by phone or via Skype.
  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on closing senior community centers starting Monday
    Publish Date: March 12, 2020
    "We are prioritizing the protection of our senior citizens, because they are at highest risk of severe symptoms if they are infected by this particular strain of the Coronavirus."
  • Statement from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on cancellation of mass gatherings
    Publish Date: March 12, 2020
    Mayor Gimenez has suspended large events due to the public health threat of COVID-19.
  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez to hold media availability upon return from Washington, D.C.
    Publish Date: March 11, 2020
    The Mayor will answer questions about cruise industry/COVID-19-related meetings happening Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez calls for meeting to address concerns over Coronavirus
    Publish Date: March 2, 2020
    The Mayor met with community leaders to discuss strategies to ensure the health of the vulnerable senior population in the County.
  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez to hold media availability following Coronavirus meeting
    Publish Date: Feb. 26, 2020
    The Mayor will take questions from the media following a meeting with key community agencies.
  • Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez updates community on COVID-19
    Publish Date: Feb. 25, 2020
    The meeting is set to take place Thursday, Feb. 27.