It took Florida more than three months to reach 100,000 cases of COVID-19, but since Gov. Ron DeSantis moved Florida into Phase Two of Florida’s “Safe, Smart, Step-by-Step” reopening plan, cases have surged throughout the state. In fact, Florida has added more than 106,000 cases in less than two weeks.
As a result, three counties ― Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe ― have pulled back on re-opening. All three, including Miami-Dade, which is the state’s most populous county, are located in hard-hit South Florida.
Here are the new rules:
Miami-Dade
- Miami-Dade is under a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. countywide curfew except for essential workers and people with religious obligations.
- The county has tightened face covering rules, requiring masks outside at all times, expanding a prior rule requiring masks to be worn indoors.
- Beginning July 8, 2020, restaurants must close all inside dining. Outside dining with tables limited to four people is permitted. Takeout and delivery services will also be allowed.
- Bars must remain closed.
- Beaches may reopen July 7, 2020, after being closed for the Fourth of July weekend. Social distancing and masks are required.
- Short-term rentals, including those booked via online services such as Airbnb and VRBO, must cease starting July 8, 2020.
- Gyms are closed.
- Movie theaters, arcades and casinos, except the Miccosukee casino, were closed on July 2, 2020.
Broward
- Restaurants cannot sell alcohol or serve dine-in food between midnight and 5 a.m. Delivery, drive-through and pickup are still available and permitted.
- Bars in the county are closed.
Monroe
- Restaurants and bars can operate at 50% seating occupancy.
- Beaches may reopen July 7, 2020, after being closed for the Fourth of July weekend. Social distancing and masks are required.
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