Here to serve in troubled times
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Dear Friends of District 8,
As the tough work of responsibly reopening and recovery begins, it's as important as ever that we
lean on sound data to guide our community's decisions about coronavirus.
We are off to a good start — the County is on target to meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for testing and tracing, as we prepare to commit 1,000 contact tracers.
As we begin
reopening certain businesses starting Monday, we must be especially vigilant to monitor other key CDC metrics for responsible reopening:
- Regions must see a 14-day decline in hospitalizations AND deaths on a three-day rolling average. In Miami-Dade we have plateaued but haven't seen a sustained decrease in hospitalization and deaths are still increasing.
- We should have fewer than 54 new COVID patients per day admitted (fewer than two patients per 100,000 residents). We are seeing an up-and-down trend, not a steady decrease – and an influx of ill nursing home residents is causing an increase in hospital admissions.
Among the most worrying aspects of available coronavirus data are the
racial disparities across the country and here in Miami-Dade. To better understand this critical topic, I'm hosting a webinar focused on
coronavirus and disparities next Thursday, May 21 at 12 pm with experts including
Dr. Roderick King, MD, MPH, Senior Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and CEO for the Florida Institute for Health Innovation, and
Dr. Cheryl L. Holder, Florida State Medical Association President.
Register here.
Yours for a healthy community,
Daniella
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What You Need To Know This Week
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GUIDE TO REOPENING
The County has put together
this detailed guide explaining the specific types of businesses that can begin to reopen under our "new normal," and the restrictions and rules that will apply, starting Monday, May 18.
EVICTIONS MORATORIUM
UNEMPLOYMENT UPDATES
According to the state's dashboard,
300,000 Floridians who submitted unemployment claims are still waiting for relief. I'm continuing to push for the state to urgently fix the failing unemployment system and expand benefits to support families in need. You can
apply online for benefits, or pick up and return a paper application from
26 libraries countywide.
REMINDER TO BUSINESSES TO FLUSH
The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department is reminding businesses to flush their internal plumbing systems prior to allowing access to the public to help maintain water quality.
Download this helpful graphic.
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I also encourage you to participate in community surveys currently open:
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Check here for updates and tips for families with small children.
The CDC issued a warning about a rare inflammatory condition that has been connected to coronavirus in children.
Learn more
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Latest #OurCommunityCares
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Our Community Cares Conversation on Responsible Reopening and Recovery: Watch the
video of my conversation with Bill Talbert, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Michael A. Finney, President & CEO of the Beacon Council, and James "Rick" Graham, CFO for Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Development, about how we can move toward responsible reopening.
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Key Information on COVID-19
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU FEEL SICK
If you believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19, call the local Florida Department of Health at 305-324-2400 or call your medical provider directly. If traveling to a medical office or facility, call ahead.
COVID-19 TESTING
The following testing sites are now available (I'm especially glad that my call to
bring testing to South Dade and West Kendall was successful.
- South Dade Government Center: Testing available to those 18 or older showing symptoms associated with COVID-19; call the County hotline at 305-499-8767 to schedule.
- Miami Dade County Fairgrounds: Testing available to those 18 or older showing symptoms associated with COVID-19; call 305-499-8767.
- Marlins Park: Testing available for those 18 and older showing symptoms. By appointment only; call 305-499-8767.
- Hard Rock Stadium: Testing available for those 65 and older who are symptomatic as well as healthcare workers and first responders. Call 305-499-8767 to schedule.
- Community Health of South Florida: Testing available in two locations for patients who have symptoms and either a recent history of travel to an affected country or contact with someone who has contracted COVID-19.
- Doris Ison Health Center – 10300 SW 216 St. Miami: Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 12 pm.
- Florida City (new location) – 450 W. Davis Parkway, Florida City, FL 33034: Open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm.
- Miami Beach (46th & Collins): Testing available to those with symptoms; call 305-735-3909 to schedule an appointment.
- Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah: Testing available to residents 65 and older with symptoms; call 305-268-4319 to schedule.
- Home testing for the homebound: Call 305-499-8767 to make an appointment. (If you live in city of Miami, please call 305-960-5050.)
JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM
Any patient experiencing serious symptoms of COVID-19 can seek emergency treatment at any hospital emergency room, including any Jackson facility. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, visitation is suspended for most patients at most facilities, and Jackson encourages the use of phone calls, electronic messages, and videoconference.
Watch a video from Jackson's leadership.
OTHER RESOURCES
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