The mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, has declared a state of emergency, shutting down roads into the city and imposing a nighttime curfew on the entertainment industry, to stop the “uncontrollable” influx of crimebreakers. spring.
“As we reach the top – in the height of spring break, we are just overwhelmed by the entertainment district”, Acting city manager Raul J. Aguila said at a press conference on Saturday.
My friends, this is not an easy decision to make, we are doing it to protect public health and safety.
Mayor Dan Gelber has signed an emergency declaration, shutting down bars and restaurants in the South Beach area – the so-called “high impact zone” – which will last 72 hours from 8 p.m. on Saturday.
City of Miami Beach announces 8 p.m. curfew in high-impact zone starting tonight – Officials also impose additional emergency measures during school break pic.twitter.com/3lmt3FsbJw
– #MaskUpMiamiBeach (@MiamiBeachNews) 20 mars 2021
In addition, in an effort to reduce the influx of spring break visitors, Julia Tuttle, the Venetian Roads and Macarthur from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for non-local traffic.
“We have too many people and too many people looking to act during a pandemic”, Gelber told USA Today.
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Massive crowds of college students and other spring break vacationers have flocked to Florida in recent weeks, largely ignoring Covid-19 social distancing guidelines. Photos and videos shared on social media show Miami’s beaches packed with people, none of whom appear to be wearing masks.
Miami Beach Police Chief Rick Clements said on Saturday that despite a recent implementation “Non-tolerance policy” and increased patrols, the crowds would simply go ” out of control. “
Around 100 people were arrested last weekend alone, including for drug and gun-related offenses, while police also issued more than 900 summons and seized at least 13 guns. At least three dozen more arrests have been reported since then.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis touted his state’s success in keeping businesses and schools open during the pandemic while keeping Covid-19 case and death rates comparable to states with lockdown measures strict, like California. DeSantis has not only imposed a statewide mask warrant, but has also banned cities and counties from punishing those who flout regulations or refuse to wear a mask.
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