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Coronavirus Information (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

The City of Sunny Isles Beach has issued a Declaration of Local Emergency. Read Emergency Orders

The City of Sunny Isles Beach is closely monitoring the outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) and the Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management.

We urge everyone to follow CDC and Florida Department of Health guidelines which include practice social distancing, wash your hands, wear a facial covering in public and around others, avoid crowds, and stay home when possible. Combatting COVID-19 is a joint effort requiring everyone’s cooperation.

We will continue to share updates and information with you. To receive the most up to date information, be sure to subscribe to SIBAlert (emergency notifications), eSIBi (email notifications), and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For additional information, please email info@sibfl.net or call 305.792.1759.

For information on current business and recreation guidelines, including information on city services, beaches, parks, condos, hotels, businesses and short-term rentals, please visit sibfl.net/reopening.

COVID-19 Testing SitesTesting icon

Free COVID-19 testing is available every Monday from 12 – 8 pm at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center. You may pre-register for an appointment at mdc.nomihealth.com/signup. Walk-ups will also be accepted.

Visit Miami-Dade County’s COVID-19 testing location finder to find additional drive-up, walk-in and mobile testing sites closest to you.

COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Miami-Dade County is coordinating closely with hospital and healthcare partners, the Florida Department of Health, municipalities, and private partners to vaccinate members of our community against the coronavirus (COVID-19) as quickly and efficiently as possible.

According to state guidelines, all Florida residents ages 18+ are eligible to receive the vaccine at any vaccination site in Florida. 16 & 17 year-olds are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine if accompanied by a parent or guardian. All individuals under the age of 18 receiving the vaccine must also complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form.

Read the Governor’s Executive Order

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

How to Protect Yourself & Others

Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19. More information on Are you at higher risk for serious illness.

VirusKnow how it spreads

  • There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus (COVID-19).
  • The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
  • The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
    • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
    • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
    • These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
    • Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.

Soap and water washing handsWash your hands often

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • It’s especially important to wash:
    • Before eating or preparing food, before touching your face, after using the restroom, after leaving a public place, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, after handling your cloth face covering, after changing a diaper, after caring for someone sick, after touching animals or pets
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Keep 2 meters between yourself and othersAvoid close contact

Person wearing a face coveringWear a face covering in public and when around others

  • Miami-Dade County requires all persons throughout the County wear a mask or other facial covering when in public. Learn more about Miami-Dade County Amendment 1 to Emergency Order 20-20.
    • Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
  • You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
  • The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
  • Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker. Currently, surgical masks and N95 respirators are critical supplies that should be reserved for healthcare workers and other first responders.
  • Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.

Soap and soap barClean and disinfect

  • Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
  • If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
  • Then, use a household disinfectant. Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work.

sick personMonitor your health

  • Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19.
  • Take your temperature if symptoms develop.
    • Don’t take your temperature within 30 minutes of exercising or after taking medications that could lower your temperature, like acetaminophen.
  • Follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop.

Person at homeSafer at Home

Miami-Dade County’s “Safer at Home” order urges all individuals ages 65+ or those with underlying health conditions to remain in their homes other than to engage in essential activities and to take other measures as necessary to limit their risk of exposure to COVID-19. Health conditions including but are not limited to chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma; serious heart conditions; immunocompromised status, including those in cancer treatment; and severe obesity.

Employers are urged to allow employees who are over 65 years of age or that have a serious underlying medical condition that places them at a high risk of severe illness from COVID-19, the ability to work from home if able. Employers are urged to provide flexibility with leave time to ensure such employees are protected. Employers are urged to allow any employees who are able to work remotely the ability to do so.

CurfewMiami-Dade County Curfew has been lifted

Miami-Dade County has issued Amendment 5 to Emergency Order 27-20, lifting the countywide curfew effective Monday, April 12 at 12:01 AM.

Resources and Assistance

For the most up to date information from Miami-Dade County, please visit miamidade.gov.

COVID-19 Resources

We urge everyone to continue to check the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Florida Department of Health and Miami-Dade County for the latest recommendations and information.

FAQs

For general questions about the coronavirus, please visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nvov/faq.html.