The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised that all should be wearing facial coverings in public to protect from COVID-19 infection. These face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing but add to all other measures. The City of Coral Gables is enforcing a Miami-Dade County Emergency Order which requires everyone to wear a face covering or mask when out at grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, constructions sites, public transit vehicles such as the Trolley and Freebee, vehicles of hire, and other locations where social distancing measures are not possible. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions regarding cloth face coverings.
CG First Responders Pay Tribute to Healthcare Workers
Members of the Coral Gables Fire and Police Departments visited local area hospitals yesterday to recognize the efforts made by healthcare workers while combating COVID-19.
Almost half of the Coral Gables population has completed the 2020 Census, but we still need your help for a complete count. You can respond to the Census today: online at my2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020 or by mail. Your responses matter and will help shape the future of our community. Take a little bit of time to be counted and help us make Coral Gables count!
Thanks to the creativity of our Community Recreation Department, the Easter Bunny made over 200 home visits and delivered over 400 egg-filled baskets this past weekend. This beloved figure was able to spread joy from a "social distance." Residents of all ages who registered for the event were extremely happy and grateful to see him.
The City of Coral Gables is joining a global tribute and gratitude movement to thank our healthcare professionals and essential workers who are taking care of our community during COVID-19. In a universal symbol of solidarity and hope, Coral Gables City Hall is lighting up in blue every night, joining other historic buildings from around the world to recognize the sacrifices made by the dedicated heroes fighting on the frontlines to protect the public during this pandemic.
Thank you for staying home and helping flatten the curve. The Adult Activity Center (ACC) is offering virtual classes to help you stay active and fit. ACC volunteer Maria Fleites is hosting a series of classes produced by Coral Gables Television, like this fun exercise lesson on Zumba-Merengue. For more virtual offerings like this, follow us on Facebook at @coralgablesparks and @cityofcoralgables.
The screen at the Coral Gables Art Cinema may be temporarily dark, but you can still go to the movies. The cinema is offering virtual Drive-In classics that you can watch from the comfort of your home, and best of all, for free!
Discover new delivery, take-out and shopping options available at select Coral Gables restaurants and shops. Check the participating merchants that are open for business and need our support as we power through these tough times together. www.shopcoralgables.com
The Actors’ Playhouse is asking you to put your COVID-19 experiences to paper to record this time in our history. Stories That Connect Us All is an under-eight-minute creative writing series based on original individual experiences during this pandemic. Once operations resume at the Miracle Theatre, several pieces from this series will be selected and authors will be invited to perform their plays for the public in the 300-seat Balcony Theatre.
During this current dry season, Coral Gables residents are encouraged to water the new street trees in front of their properties that have been planted in the last few years. Watering in the dry winter season will help the health of the young trees so they will grow and flourish more vigorously once the summer rainy season begins. Don’t forget to keep social distancing and wear a face covering while outside your home and around others.
We are in this Together.
Please do your part to help stop the spread of the virus.
