The mayors of the cities of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale, two of the most desirable destinations for tourists who come to South Florida, announced on Saturday that they will be taking drastic measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
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The measures declare a curfew from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am across the entertainment district, starting Monday, Mayor Dan Gelber said.
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The president also noted that the beaches between Calle 5 and Calle 15 will be closed, as well as parking lots, except for residents.
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In addition, the hours of operation for restaurants, bars and clubs will be limited, and all shops must close at 10:00 pm, until further notice.
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Lummus Park will also be closed.
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For his part, the mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Dean Trantalis, also reported that the city will close a large part of its beaches and, like his Miami Beach counterpart, he ordered the closure of businesses at 10:00 pm.
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The effort is carried out after the disorders in the afternoon and night on Saturday afternoons and crowds among young people visiting both cities due to the spring break.
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Even, there was a shooting a policeman from the city of Miami Beach, in the Ocean Drive area, was involved.
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