City of Coral Gables Special Bulletin For Covid-19 Update

Press release from the City of Coral Gables:

April 10, 2020

Protect Yourself with Face Coverings

As the CDC continues to state, the threat of contaminating others in public places is reduced when we all cover our mouth and nose. In an effort to safeguard our community from the spread of the Coronavirus, the City of Coral Gables will enforce the latest Miami-Dade County Emergency Order regarding face coverings as it applies to the entire County. This means, effective immediately, if you work in or visit certain establishments, you will need to wear a face covering or mask.

This order applies to the following areas:

• Grocery stores
• Restaurants
• Pharmacies
• Construction sites
• Public transit vehicles
• Vehicles for hire
• Locations where social distancing measures are not possible

The order does not apply to children under 2 or persons who have trouble breathing due to a chronic pre-existing condition. To view the County’s Emergency Order, click here.

The City of Coral Gables will partner with the business community to ensure that those entering their establishments comply with this order.

In the absence of face masks, the CDC has several examples for making facial coverings. Click here for home-made face masks. Please note, due to critical shortages nationwide, N95-rated face masks should be reserved for first-responders engaged in life-safety activities.

Your safety is our priority. The City of Coral Gables continues to monitor the development of the Coronavirus. Please check the City’s website for the latest updates, www.coralgables.com/emergency and the CDC website, www.cdc.gov.

Help Us Make Coral Gables Count!

Almost 50% of Coral Gables residents have completed the 2020 Census. Now more than ever, it's important for you to do your part and help shape the future, for your family and community. Help us get to a 100% response rate by filling out your census today! There are several options for completing the questionnaire, click here for the options. Remember, we all count!

Exclusive Digital Concert for Coral Gables!

The City of Coral Gables is offering its first exclusive digital concert with Grammy nominated artist Leslie Cartaya, all with the purpose of lifting the spirits of our Gables residents during the “Safer at Home” order. Watch it today at 6 p.m. in our City of Coral Gables’ Facebook Page by clicking here.

This press release was produced by the City of Coral Gables. The views expressed here are the author’s own.