Update to Mayor's statement regarding additional closures in response to COVID-19 surge

After discussions with our esteemed medical experts, the members of the Miami-Dade County League of Cities, and the restaurant industry group, I have determined that my forthcoming emergency order will allow for outdoor dining, where possible, to continue, with restrictions that include tables of no more than four patrons, appropriate distancing, and music played at a level that does not require shouting, to prevent the emission of potentially dangerous airborne droplets.

As I continue to evaluate conditions in Miami-Dade County, I will be seeking the input of our wellness group as well, and I will be making modifications accordingly that will put the least economic strain possible on our local businesses, while keeping the health and well-being of everyone in our community as the top priority.