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South Florida Implements Several Curfews Amid COVID-19 Spread

By Sheri-kae McLeod··1 min read
South Florida Implements Several Curfews Amid COVID-19 Spread
Key Points(5)
  • MIAMI, Florida - As coronavirus continues to spread across the state of Florida, several curfews have been implemented across South Florida in addition to the statewide State of Emergency.
  • Schools across the state have been closed till further notice, in addition to bars, entertainment venues and restaurants.
  • In Miami, all commercial lodgings including hotels, motels and short-term rentals were shut down and guests ordered to leave.
  • In smaller counties like Broward County, other measures have been implemented, like <a href="https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/community-news/broward-county-closes-all-non-essential-business/">closing all non-essential businesses</a>.
  • As of March 22, Florida has 830 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

MIAMI, Florida - As coronavirus continues to spread across the state of Florida, several curfews have been implemented across South Florida in addition to the statewide State of Emergency.

Schools across the state have been closed till further notice, in addition to bars, entertainment venues and restaurants. In Miami, all commercial lodgings including hotels, motels and short-term rentals were shut down and guests ordered to leave. In smaller counties like Broward County, other measures have been implemented, like closing all non-essential businesses. As of March 22, Florida has 830 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Below is a list of current curfews in South Florida:

MIAMI-DADE:


City of Miami Beach:  11:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the city’s entertainment district. On March 24, the city-wide curfew will take effect from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m daily. The public beach from 5th to 15th streets, including Lummus Park is closed.

Village of Key Biscayne: Curfew is 10:00 p.m. TO 5:00 a.m.

North Miami Beach: Curfew is 10:00 p.m. TO 5:00 a.m.

Hallandale Beach: Curfew is 11:00 p.m TO 5:00 a.m. nightly. All beaches and city parks are closed.

Sunny Isles Beach: 11:00 p.m to 5:00 a.m. until further notice.

BROWARD:


Coconut Creek: 11:00 p.m to 5:00 a.m. until further notice.

PALM BEACH:


Palm Beach: 9:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

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