Miami Seaside Police implement coronavirus tips throughout the vacation weekend – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami Beach was packed with tourists soaking up the sun on Saturday, but there wasn’t much in terms of social distancing.

The restaurants on Ocean Drive were full of people celebrating Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day.

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“What we are is prepared. Miami Beach is a special destination all year round. We have been going through COVID for a while. There were many restrictions. What we’re seeing now is a lot more people who come to Miami Beach and don’t adhere to policies and measures that are still in place, ”said Ernesto Rodríguez of the Miami Beach Police Department.

Ernesto Rodriguez, public information officer for the Miami Beach Police Department, says they have a larger police presence across Miami Beach that will enforce these CDC guidelines.

“The goal is not to make arrests. If arrests are necessary, we will and we have enough staff, but our top priority is safety,” Rodriguez said.

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Dr. Aileen Marty, an infectious disease specialist, warns those affected that we are still in the middle of the pandemic. Also remind people that the new varieties are more contagious in the US.

“Realize this is a problem as these variants tend to gain the upper hand. In South Florida we currently have one of the highest detection rates for the British variant,” said Drs. Marty.

If you go out to eat on the vacation weekend, Dr. Marty not only to distance yourself socially and wear a mask, but also to make sure your masks have no leaks.

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“Many masks have leakage areas and we want to reduce that. Make sure there are enough well-ventilated rooms and that staff are following guidelines. ”