COVID-19 CRISIS: Florida, Miami-Dade County “Gets Tough”

The Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Mayor Carlos Gimenez, in a press conference, discussed COVID-19 incidence and mitigation measures. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2891&v=4bvCnGrn0Pg&feature=emb_logo].

Miami-Dade County is suffering from an increase in infections because of a prior light-touch approach to enforcement. People interpreted the opening as an invitation to return to the old normal.

Some notes from that press conference:

• The theme was “GETTING TOUGH” by the police on businesses and people who don’t follow proper mitigation measures.
• The mayor stated that the “Stay at Home” rules are still in force. The should be a surprise for most citizens.
• Many people are observed not following mitigation measures, including no masks, masks with nose out, no social distancing, resistance to following rules in restaurants and other businesses, playing group sports…
• It was urged that extended families being together on Fathers’ Day were urged to follow mitigation measures and be outdoors.
• It was stated that there ware enough ICU beds available, but no criterion for “enough” was stated. What percent of the beds are occupied? More than 70 percent occupied is a measure of “shortage” for planning purpose. We don’t know and numbers are not published.
• Infections are increasing in a younger population many of which are asymptomatic. This is danger for the whole community, young and old.

COVID-19 CRISIS: Florida Miami-Dade County Cases Not Falling for 14 Days.

Miami-Dade County is being driving by county and city politicians and business interest groups such as chambers of commerce.

Evidence is that infection cases have risen during June as the opening is happening.

Many, many county residents are mostly undisciplined using masks and keeping social distances.

Be careful, we are headed for rising cases.