MIAMI, FL – Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Giménez announced Friday night that he plans to close Miami-area beaches during the upcoming July 4 holiday weekend and possibly more in response to the recent surge in coronavirus cases.
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Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Giménez plans to close Miami-area beaches in response to the surge in coronavirus.
“After consulting with our county’s public health experts, I will sign an emergency order on Saturday to close all beaches in Miami-Dade County beginning Friday, July 3 and through Tuesday, July 7,” he said. the mayor in a statement released Friday. night.
Florida experienced its highest one-day coronavirus spike through Friday with 8,942 new cases, and state authorities ordered that all alcohol consumption be suspended in pubs across the state.
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“As we continue to see more positive COVID-19 results among young adults and the increase in hospitalizations, I have decided that the only prudent way to stop this recent increase is to crack down on recreational activities that elevate our community. overall risk, “said Giménez.
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