Volume 97 Number 47 | JULY 8-14, 2020 | MiamiTimesOnline.com | Ninety-Three Cents COVID-19 The zeal to reopen has been met with closures PENNY DICKERSON The challenge to
[email protected] mitigate the spread of coronavirus has spike, a surge and an uptick surrounding coronavirus cases and hospitalizations has surpassed mandates resulted in Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez signing an emergency order to close and the threat of businesses just seven weeks after they were given a green light to reopen. Effective fines. Gimenez may Wednesday, July 8, restaurants will be closed, except for takeout and delivery ser- soon have to come vices, along with ballrooms, banquet facilities, party venues, gyms and fitness to terms with the Acenters, and short-term rentals. fact that 2.8 million residents will not all In a late-evening addendum sent July 6, conditions in Miami-Dade Coun- comply. Gimenez released the following: ty while seeking the input of our “After discussions with our esteemed medical wellness group as well. The ultimate experts, the members of the Miami-Dade Coun- goal is to “put the least economic ty League of Cities, and the restaurant industry strain possible on our local busi- group, I have determined that my forthcoming nesses, while keeping the health emergency order will allow for outdoor dining, and well-being of everyone in our where possible, to continue, with restrictions community as the top priority.” that include tables of no more than four pa- Plans remain to keep open trons, appropriate distancing, and music played various outdoor activities, in- at a level that does not require shouting, to cluding condominium and hotel prevent the emission of potentially dangerous pools with strict social distanc- airborne droplets.” ing and masks rules, as well The mayor said he will continue to evaluate SEE COVID 6A ‘It’s really not a game’ State Rep.