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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.
As the State of Florida has seen a steady increase in cases, 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 Sites
Please visit Miami-Dade County’s COVID-19 testing location finder to find drive-up, walk-in and mobile testing sites closest to you.

COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Miami-Dade County is coordinating closely with hospital and healthcare partners, the Florida Department of Health, municipalities, and private partners including CVS and Walgreens to vaccinate members of our community against the coronavirus (COVID-19) as quickly and efficiently as possible.
According to state guidelines, the top priority for vaccination – following long-term care residents and staff and frontline healthcare workers – are Miami-Dade County residents age 65 and older.

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.
Know 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.
Wash 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.
Avoid close contact
- Inside your home: Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.
- Outside your home: Put 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household.
Wear 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.
Clean 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.
Monitor 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.
Safer 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.
Miami-Dade County Curfew in Effect
A curfew has been issued for all incorporated and unincorporated areas in Miami-Dade County effective from 12 am each night through 6 am the next morning until further notice. The curfew is meant to stop people from venturing out and hanging out with friends in groups, which has shown to be spreading the virus rapidly.
During the period of such curfew, no person shall make use of any street or sidewalk for any purpose, except police, fire rescue, first responder, medical, health care, media, and utility repair service personnel. In addition, the curfew shall not apply to persons:
a. Working at essential establishments listed in attached exhibit A;
b. Returning directly to their homes from work at essential establishments or going directly to work at essential establishments from their homes;
c. Making deliveries from essential establishments;
d. Walking their dogs within 250 feet of their residences; and
e. Traveling to and from any sporting event sponsored by the NCAA, Major League Baseball, or the National Football League, or any other national professional sports league or organization.
f. Traveling to or from any religious service.
Resources and Assistance
For the most up to date information from Miami-Dade County, please visit miamidade.gov.
Business & Employee Resources
For a detailed list of resources for businesses and employees, visit our webpage at sibfl.net/covid19-business.
Schools
Beginning October 5, students whose parents selected the Schoolhouse model will be returning to school five days a week through a staggered schedule. Learn more at dadeschools.net.
Light Bill Assistance
The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now providing COVID-19 Crisis Assistance to qualified Miami-Dade County residents who are experiencing a hardship in paying their home energy bill due to the pandemic.
Residents can apply by visiting the County’s website at miamidade.gov/socialservices to complete the application online or download the application and either mail it to one of the 12 CAHSD Community Resource Centers or place it in the secured drop box located in front of the Community Resource Centers.
Evictions
Evictions Update
Effective November 13, the Miami-Dade Police Department has resumed enforcement of evictions in all cases filed on or before March 12, 2020.
The CDC eviction moratorium has been extended until January 31, 2021. If you can’t pay your rent due to COVID, it’s important that you fill out the CDC Declaration as soon as possible. After you create the CDC Declaration, you must give a copy to your landlord.
CDC Declaration
Learn More at Axis Helps South Florida
Hotel Rooms for Self-Isolation
Miami-Dade County residents who need temporary hotel rooms to isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic can call a new “help line” for assistance.
The number to call is 305-614-1716 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.
The help line is for Miami-Dade County residents – with or without symptoms – needing to isolate from family members while they wait for test results, as well as those who have been exposed to someone who has tested positive.
For more information, visit Miami-Dade County’s webpage.
Community Empowerment Program
Miami-Dade County’s Community Empowerment Program is a voluntary partnership between the County and residents who test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) and wish to provide information to help stop further spread of the virus.
The County is collecting data from program participants to identify possible areas of COVID-19 transmittal within our community. This will allow the County to study trends and deploy resources, with the clear aim of reducing transmission and supporting the safe and sustainable reopening of our economy. Your participation will go a long way toward increasing community safety and bringing Miami-Dade County back to normal.
For more information, call 305-614-1819 from Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm or visit Miami-Dade County’s webpage.
Food Assistance
Access Florida Application
You can apply online or download and print the application below for Food or Cash Assistance, Family-related Medical assistance, Relative Caregiver, Optional State Supplementation or medical assistance for Age 65 or over, Blind or Disabled, Medicaid Waiver/Home and Community Based Services, Hospice or Nursing Home Care.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Applications for the Florida Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) SNAP program are available at 26 Miami-Dade libraries. Applications can be returned at these libraries, by mail, fax or at a DCF drop-box location.
Applications are available in all three languages seven days a week, from 9 am to 6 pm.
For more information, read about how to apply for food assistance or call 1-866-762-2237.
Food Distribution Events
Read about the Miami-Dade County food distribution events.
Emergency Food Assistance Program
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture food distribution program that provides and distributes food to those in need. TEFAP is administered in Florida by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Contracted Distributing Agencies
Miami-Dade County Seniors
Community Centers Serving Seniors
Senior community centers and adult day cares may reopen so long as safety guidelines are in place.
This is based on Executive Order 20-244 issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis regarding statewide business opening rules, and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez’s Emergency Order 30-20 signed on Saturday, Sept. 26.
This order does not apply at this time to Assisted Living Facilities as defined under Chapter 29.02 of Florida Statutes or nursing homes as defined in Chapter 400.021 of Florida Statutes.
Emergency Senior Meals Service Program
Enrollment for this emergency program has ended, however, enrolled seniors will continue to receive services. Seniors in need of services can also apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Miami-Dade County Public Libraries have SNAP applications available for residents. Residents can also apply online at myflorida.com/accessflorida or by calling 866-762-2237 (TTY 1-800-955-8771).
Residents who are registered in Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care will also be reconnected with their provider to resume any services that may have been dropped.
Medicaid Applications
Medicaid applications are available at 26 Miami-Dade libraries. Applications can be returned at these libraries, by mail, fax or at a DCF drop-box location.
Applications are available in all three languages seven days a week, from 9 am to 6 pm.
Resources for Residents with Alzheimer’s Disease
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has resources that can assist families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia illnesses.
Guidance can be provided on topics and questions about combating isolation, keeping engaged, washing tips, caregiver stress, whether family members should visit during this time, items to have in the home, and more.
Assistance is available:
- By toll-free helpline at 1-866-232-8484, seven days a week, staffed entirely by licensed social workers who are trained in dementia care
- By web chat on the AFA website. Click on the blue and white chat icon on the lower right hand corner of the page
- By sending a text message to 646-586-5283
The web and text chat features are available in more than 90 languages.
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.
Important Resources
Florida Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline:
1-866-779-6121
Miami-Dade Department of Health:
1-305-324-2400
COVID-19 Cases
Visit Florida’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard (FDOH) to view case statuses in the state of Florida, including Miami-Dade County (search for Dade on the county listing). The dashboard is provided by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Disease Control and Health Protection.
Visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management COVID-19 (FDEM) website, which includes a detailed summary of persons being monitored, persons under investigation, and cases per county/city in the state of Florida. Find and click the link titled COVID-19 Data – Daily Report under COVID-19 Information and Resources at floridadisaster.org/covid19.
COVID-19 Complaints
To report a business or condo not following COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, visit sibfl.net/codecomplaints and submit a complaint online.
Stay Informed
Stay up to date on the latest news, closures and updates from the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
We appreciate your cooperation and will continue to share updates with you from the Florida Department of Health and Miami-Dade County.
FAQs
For general questions about the coronavirus, please visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nvov/faq.html.
Can I swim in my condo pool?
Condo pools are now open. Please visit
sibfl.net/reopening-condos for more information.
Will Sunny Isles Beach schools be open for the 2020/2021 school year?
Beginning October 5, students whose parents selected the Schoolhouse model will be returning to school five days a week through a staggered schedule. For more information, visit dadeschools.net.
Should I be tested for COVID-19?
Miami-Dade County provides a
list of COVID-19 testing locations throughout the Miami-Dade County.
Should I cancel my travel plans?
CDC provides recommendations on postponing or canceling travel. These are called travel notices and are based on assessment of the potential health risks involved with traveling to a certain area. A list of destinations with travel notices is available at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html. More information on travel can be found at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html.
Has Sunny Isles Beach implemented a curfew?
Miami-Dade County has issued
Emergency Order 27-20 imposing a curfew for all of Miami-Dade County, including incorporated and unincorporated areas, effective from
12 am each night through 6 am the next morning until further notice.
Where can I report a condominium or hotel not complying with the City's closures and restrictions?
You can report violations to the City’s closures and restrictions to our Code Complaints hotline at
305.792.1760 or by submitting it online at
sibfl.net/codecomplaints.
Where can I report people not wearing masks and social distancing on the beach?
During business hours Monday through Saturday, please call the Sunny Isles Beach Code Compliance hotline at
305-792-1760 or after 6 pm please call the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department dispatch at
305-947-0606.
In Miami-Dade County, what exceptions allow residents to go without a mask outside of their homes?
Miami-Dade County Amendment 2 to Emergency Order 20-20 requiring all persons throughout the County to wear a mask or other facial covering when in public remains in effect.
Facial coverings shall not be required:
- at or inside a private residence or automobile
- at or inside any religious institution, without limitation
- inside a hotel, motel, or commercial lodging establishment guest room, or inside any apartment
- of children under the age of two years
- of persons who cannot wear a mask or facial covering due to an existing medical condition
- of an individual who is hearing impaired or an individual who is communicating with an individual who is hearing impaired
- where federal or state safety or health regulations prohibit the wearing of facial coverings
- of persons actively engaged in strenuous physical activity outdoors if social and physical distancing can be guaranteed or participating in organized sports as defined by Emergency Order 29-20, as amended; facial coverings must be put on by athletes and other individuals standing on the sidelines of sports competitions;
- of persons swimming or engaged in other activities which may cause the facial covering to become wet
- while persons are actively eating, drinking, or smoking
- while a person is receiving services which require access to that person’s nose or mouth
- if a person is (1) stationary, (2) outdoors, and (3) a fixed physical barrier, marker, or obstruction exists to ensure a separation of not less than 10 feet between the stationary individual and all other persons.
In condominiums, do we have to wear masks and maintain social distancing?
Condominiums must use social distancing and face covers in condo common areas. It is the responsibility of the condo association to enforce this requirement.
Must I wear a face mask to walk my dog?
If you are not engaged in strenuous physical activity, you must wear a mask outside of your home.
I work at a hotel. Do I have to wear a facial covering when indoors and practicing social distancing? What about guests?
Yes. All hotel employees must always wear a facial covering, both inside and outside at hotels. Guests may remove their masks when they are socially distanced outdoors, or in their private rooms.
Is inside dining allowed in restaurants?
With Executive Order 20-244 issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis regarding statewide business opening rules, and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez’s Emergency Order 30-20 signed on Saturday, Sept. 26, new guidelines have been set for restaurants, clubs and bars.
Miami-Dade County’s 50 percent capacity limits for restaurants will remain in place as a minimum, with the expansion of more than 50 percent capacity allowed for restaurants and other venues that can accommodate more tables while also keeping a six-foot separation between tables.
Restaurants can reach 100 percent capacity by including outdoor table service where practicable. The maximum seating per table indoors or outside continues – no more than six people per table or up to 10 from the same household.
Read more at sibfl.net/reopening-business.
Can I go sit at a bar and get a drink?
Bars with only counter service will be allowed to reach 50 percent capacity with seating that is separated at the bar as far as possible between parties being served to reach a minimum of 50 percent capacity.
Clubs that include dancing must require that masks be worn on the dance floor. Eating and drinking will be allowed only at tables.
Will the City of Sunny Isles Beach be conducting any in-home tests for seniors or those with symptoms?
No, the City of Sunny Isles Beach will not be conducting any in-home tests.
Senior citizens and individuals over the age of 18 with disabilities who are homebound may request a COVID-19 test to be performed at their home by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue staff.
Appointments: You can schedule an appointment online seven days a week, beginning at 9 am. For more information on testing in Miami-Dade County, visit www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/testing-locations.page.
How do I report another health concern not related to COVID-19?
The Florida Department of Health main resource page
www.floridahealth.gov/ contains, a link to the local health offices by county at the top, a public reporting portal near the search button and a patient portal plus a COVID-10 toolkit link and trending topics covering current health concerns. To speak to someone at the health department in Tallahassee call toll-free at
1-850-245-4444.
Is the Florida State of Emergency signed by the Governor still in effect?
Yes, you can read the current Emergency Order below.
Read Emergency Order
Is the Miami-Dade County State of Emergency from March 12 still in effect, including the “Safer at Home” order?
Yes, the original Miami-Dade County State of Emergency has been extended several times and is still in effect.
www.miamidade.gov/information/library/coronavirus-state-of-emergency.pdf
Is the original Sunny Isles Beach seven day declared State of Emergency from March 12 still in effect?
Yes, it has been extended weekly and is still in effect, you may see the original order and extensions here:
www.sibfl.net/declaration-of-local-emergency/