CORONAVIRUS ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) COVID19 Call Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1 (866) 779-6121 or email your questions to COVID-19@flhealth.gov.
Acqua Bistro Delivery.......................7A Classified........................................10A Elite Auction.....................................3A Hallandale Beach.......................4A, 5A
Humane Society...............................6A Kodner Galleries...............................2A SNAP Online....................................6A Small Business Loans......................5A
COVID-19 ALERT HALLANDALE BEACH 4A / 5A
A P R I L 1 6 , 2 0 2 0 • 1 0 PA G E S • V O L U M E 1 7 • I S S U E 2 9
COVID-19 MAKE YOUR OWN FACE COVERING 8A
COVID-19 RELIGIOUS FREEDOM 5A
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Virtual Exercise & Educational Seminars Millions of Americans Are Being Asked To Stay At Home
Instructions To Make Your Own Effective in April many cities such as Aventura, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, and Sunny Isles Beach will require all employees and customers of grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants to wear a form of covering over their nose and mouth at all times while inside the grocery store, pharmacy, or restaurant facility. All individuals providing delivery services will be required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth while making deliveries. The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure. COVID-19, Page 8A
A COVID-19 drive-thru testing clinic has opened in Aventura, the clinic is located outdoors at the Aventura Mall (Expansion Parking Garage next to Apple Store).
COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Clinic Opens in Aventura A new clinic and website will offer screening, testing, and telemedicine for the community with immediate access available to first responders and seniors age 65 and older. Banyan Medical Systems, a next-generation healthcare services delivery and technology company, and Pivot Concierge Health, an integrative well-care clinic, announced this past week the opening of Aventura’s first drive-thru testing clinic for COVID-19 to expand the availability of testing in South Florida, reduce the burden on local area hospitals and staff, and help keep the community safe and healthy. The new clinic was created through a collaborative initiative involving Banyan Medical Systems, Pivot
Concierge Health, the City of Aventura and the Aventura Mall. Where: The clinic is located outdoors at the Aventura Mall (Expansion Parking Garage next to Apple Store). When: Operations began on Monday, April 13, testing is between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Testing appointments are required and must be made through an online questionnaire at www.covidaventura.com. First responders and seniors age 65 and older will be given immediate access to testing by completing the online questionnaire or calling 402-885-8125.
Other Steps The City Of Aventura Is Taking The City of Aventura is following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Florida Department of Health and Miami-Dade County regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Updates will be provided as necessary. The Government Center remains open for essential business only, and Aventura BCycle bike rentals are suspended. The Building and Local Business Tax Receipt Divisions of the Community Development Department’s customer service counter is closed to the public; however, customers may drop off permit and local Aventura, Page 7A
According to a recent report, at least 316 million people in all 50 states, and territories such as Puerto Rico are being urged to stay home. In a matter of a few weeks, millions of Americans have been asked to do what would have been unthinkable only a few months ago: Don’t go to work, don’t go to school, don’t leave the house at all, unless you have to. With schools shifting to online classes, bars and restaurants closed to patrons and most people working from home, Americans are spending more time at home than ever before. Although we are being told to stay away from each other, that does not mean we cannot stay connected and healthy. Here are some ideas to keep your mind, body, and soul fit. Virtual Exercise & Educational Seminars Social Distancing does not have to be unhealthy, let’s instead stay HEALTHY & CONNECTED. Today, more than ever, Baptist Health South Florida is committed to their mission of providing wellness opportunities and bringing good moments to as many people as Home, Page 8A
SANITIZING FOR VIRUSES 1st Priority Restoration Can Help, (1-800-617-1112) There is no bigger issue for everyone than their health. With viruses on everyone’s mind and in the headlines the uncertainty about how to avoid contracting them has everyone on edge. The best way to combat this fear and anxiety is with knowledge. The knowledge about the proper steps to protect yourself and your loved ones outside and inside your home. For the near future, sanitizing yourself and your home will be the new norm, so arm yourself with the facts, and that will help decrease your anxiety. Outside of the home we have less control over our environment, but there are ways to lessen your exposure. The CDC (Centers For Disease Control)
A persistent cough can be be caused from exposure to damp and moldy environments which can lead to a variety of health effects. Mold & viruses can enter your home through open doorways, windows, vents, and heating and air conditioning systems. has recommendations for steps to protect yourself. First, stay home when you are sick, this will help stop the spread. Limit movement in the community, establish ways to communicate
Hallandale Wants To See Your Creative Side, 5A
with family and friends that don’t require person to person contact. Discuss with your employer the possibility of working from home. Clean your hands often with soap and water for at least 20
Humane Society Of Miami & Broward Are Open, 6A
seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that con-
tains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Inside your home is where you can really make a difference in the health of your family. Viruses can be scary, but the fact of the matter is the chance of contracting it in your home can be mitigated through cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and air vents. That is where a professional service such as 1st Priority Restoration can help. That nagging cough you may have should make you think twice Viruses, Page 9A
Kodner Galleries Antiques and Much More, 2A