Today is Tuesday, June 2 and nationwide protests are sparking concern over the spread of infection in the United States. Florida is nearing 57,000 cases, with 2,460 deaths.
On Monday the Miami Herald reported that Gov. Ron DeSantis extended the moratorium on evictions until July 1. The governor believes it is the right thing to do, considering the widespread unemployment due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
The Miami Dolphins Food Relief Program was initiated on Monday morning to assist families struggling with food insecurity during the pandemic by distributing 1,000 meals per day, six days a week for the next 12 months.
GM Chris Grier joining us this morning at @HardRockStadium as we pass out the first meals of the @FinsCommunity Food Relief Program.
Get involved > https://t.co/iAbf4nsU47 pic.twitter.com/BfkPZ2mtqM
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) June 1, 2020
Mayor Francis Suarez took to Twitter to let residents know that the City of Miami has lifted its coronavirus-related curfew. However, the county-wide curfew after protests this past weekend over the murder of George Floyd is still in effect. Confused yet?
After consulting with the police department and our elected leadership, the City of Miami has decided to lift its curfew. However, residents should be mindful that the county government still has a 9PM curfew in place which applies to all city residents.
— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez) June 1, 2020
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber announced on Monday that the reopening of beaches, which was set for June 1, has been pushed back by Mayor Carlos Gimenez “until at least tomorrow,” due to looting. Other private facilities such as hotels and pools inside of apartment complexes have opened with restrictions.
Beaches in Broward, however, went ahead as planned with their June 1 reopening to sunbathers. Broward beaches were already open to exercise.
Beaches open today in #Broward with restrictions on sunbathing lifted. Enjoy but be COVID-19 responsible. Social distance, Be safe. Protect yourself and others. pic.twitter.com/IVuGtTAyNY
— Broward County Commission (@browardinfo) June 1, 2020
On the Caplin News: Gerard Albert III details the experiences of young essential workers during the crisis.
Tweet of the day:
not gonna lie, calling it ‘the roni’ makes me feel a little better about the whole thing
— J.N. Silva (@JNSilva_) March 12, 2020
