As of the morning, Florida is reporting over 1,400 COVID-19 cases with 18 deaths. Miami-Dade and Broward counties would be the hardest hit areas to date in Florida.
Over twelve states across the US and countless Americans have been asked to stay-at-home or shelter-in-place. The reason is to help prevent the spread from the virus and the drain around the healthcare system. CNN reports, by Wednesday, that'll be 40 percent of america population.
Miami Beach is the first city in Florida to enact a stay-at-home order. The Miami Herald reports, other cities are required to follow along with. As of Monday, Gov. DeSantis said he's no plans to issue a statewide stay-at-home order.
“This situation is fluid, and changes daily,” says Ellsworth Buck, V . p . of Insurance, Florida's largest independent homeowners insurance agency.
So what goes on in case your city, county or state is place under
stay-at-home restrictions? What does that mean? You will find slight differences
between how the states define the constraints, however for most areas it means the
following.
You Can-
- Go to the grocery, convenience or warehouse store
- Go towards the pharmacy to get medications along with other healthcare necessities
- Go to medical appointments (check with your doctor or provider first)
- Go to some restaurant for take-out, delivery or drive-thru
- Care or support a friend or family member
- Take a walk, ride your bike, hike, jog and be anyway for exercise – just keep at least six feet between you and also others in the community. Keep in mind, all state parks in Florida are closed.
- Walk your pets and bring them towards the veterinarian if necessary
- Help anyone to get necessary supplies
You Should
Not-
- Go to work unless you are providing essential services
- Visit friends and family when there is no urgent need
- Maintain under 6 feet of distance from others when you are out
- Visit loved ones in the hospital, nursing home, skilled nursing facility, or other residential care facility
“There is so much misinformation about COVID-19, please think about the source of your information and make sure it is reliable,” says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of Insurance, Florida's top independent home insurance agency.
There are differing opinions regarding how to handle the problem. Whether you agree with how things are being handled or not you should stay informed. Below are links you will discover probably the most current information within our state.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html
https://www.flmedical.org/florida/Florida_Public/Education/Coronavirus_Information.aspx
