Statements and Press Releases
Press Conferences
Palm Springs North Branch Library Press Conference
On April 8, 26 Miami-Dade Public Library System locations in #OurCounty opened to provide residents with paper applications for unemployment benefits. Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez shares details from the Palm Springs North Branch Library.
Press Conference at Tamiami Fairgrounds
Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez held a press conference on April 8 to announce details about the Tamiami Fairgrounds testing location.
Miami Beach Convention Center Alternate Care Facility Press Conference
Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez joined Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, City of Miami Beach and the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss converting the Miami Beach Convention Center into an alternate care facility.
Tamiami Fairgrounds Testing Site Press Conference
Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez held a press conference on April 8 to announce details about the Tamiami Fairgrounds testing location.
The Mayor Discusses Unemployment, Business Assistance and More
Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez held a virtual press conference on April 6 to answer question about what Miami-Dade County is doing to deal with the impact of COVID-19.
Virtual Press Conference
On April 4, Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez held a virtual press conference to announce the opening of the South Dade COVID-19 testing center.
Miami-Dade County-UHealth Partnership Conference
On April 3, Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez was joined by researchers from the University of Miami to discuss a Countywide study of COVID-19 that could yield insights about the virus.
Virtual Press Conference
On March 31, Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez held a virtual press conference following his visit to fairgrounds field hospital at Tamiami Park.
Hard Rock Stadium Press Conference
Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez joined Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and officials from Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties on March 30 to share important news on the efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Marlins Park Testing Site Press Conference
Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez joined officials for a press conference on March 24 to announce details about the Marlins Park testing site.
Coronavirus Press Conference
On Feb. 27, Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez held a press conference with other County officials regarding the coronavirus.
Messages from the Mayor
English
Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez discusses the assistance available to the County’s workers and small businesses.
Español
El alcalde Carlos A. Gimenez comenta sobre la asistencia disponible para los trabajadores y las pequeñas empresas del condado.
Press Releases
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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 - 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. - COVID-19 testing center now open at Marlins Park
Publish Date: March 25, 2020
Testing is strictly by appointment only. - 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.
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
