PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: COVID-19 – YOUR MONDAY UPDATE

An Update from the Village of Key Biscayne

Good Afternoon, VKB Residents,

Today is Monday, April 6, 2020 and we are in week four of our emergency response to this pandemic.

Here’s the latest information:

* Positive Cases on the Key: As of 10:00 a.m. today, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) report indicates 41 positive COVID-19 cases on the Key. Data in this report are provisional and subject to change. We do not receive personal information about infected residents from the Department of Health. Click here for the latest FDOH data. The above graph reflects data from these reports.

Public Safety:

* Public health is everyone’s responsibility, but you cannot control the actions of others. Only you can protect yourself. We all need to be socially responsible and practice social distancing for the well-being of our entire Village. Remember, the best way to avoid COVID-19 is to avoid exposure. And obey Emergency Orders designed to protect your safety. #KBStayHome: You are safer at home.

What you can do:
COVID-19 General Prevention
If you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19
Protect yourself if someone at home has COVID-19
If you have COVID-19

* For a list of Emergency Orders and summaries:

To view all State of Florida Executive Orders.

To view Miami-Dade County Emergency Orders.
All Emergency Orders and up-to-date information can be found on the Village of Key Biscayne.

* As of last Thursday, April 2, KBPD has been turning away non-resident cyclists.

* Construction Sites: All multi-family dwelling construction sites within the Village are ordered closed pursuant to Emergency Order 20-5 effective Monday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. Multi-family dwellings are defined by Village Code of Ordinances as a dwelling occupied by three or more families and/or dwelling comprised of three or more dwelling units.

Construction Site Safety: All construction sites must comply with social distancing requirements per

CDC guidance. Construction workers must wear protective gear consistent with industry standards.

* COVID-19 Testing Pilot Program: The Village of Key Biscayne launched a pilot mobile COVID-19 testing service on Key Biscayne. All testing is contingent on availability of testing kits. Testing is currently available for residents 65-years-old and older experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or are otherwise at high risk. Testing is made by appointment only. We have established a KB COVID Hotline 305-365-8910.

To learn more about other existing testing locations in South Florida, please visit the Miami-Dade County COVID-19 webpage.

If you are concerned that you do not fit eligibility criteria but may be at risk: Should I get tested?

* Condos on the Key: Pursuant to Miami-Dade County Emergency Order 15-20, the Village of Key Biscayne disseminated a Call-to-Action to condo associations and building managers.

* Beach Closures: All parks, beaches and recreational facilities in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County are still CLOSED per  Miami-Dade County Emergency Order 06-20.

* See Something, Say Something: Public safety is one of the core pillars of our community. We encourage you to join the Village in its Call-to-Action to keep Key Biscayners home and safe #KBStayHome. If you see someone not practicing social distance, please report it to KBPD by calling (305) 365-5555. Failure to follow Emergency Orders puts us all at greater risk.

In other developments:

* We are working to put links to Wellness Resources on our website and we will let you know once they are up.

* Do you have links to other resources you think we should share with the community? Please send them to response@keybiscayne.fl.gov with the subject: Community Resources.

* Do you still have questions? For any inquiries email us: response@keybiscayne.fl.gov.

That’s it for today’s update. We wish you a safe and healthy week ahead!

-Your Village of Key Biscayne

The Village is executing an abundance of caution to PROTECT our community. We will continue to COMMUNICATE Village-wide efforts and take necessary ACTION to keep the Village of Key Biscayne safe and healthy.