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You can pick up free face masks at all 50 Miami-Dade Public Library System locations.
3. Avoid over consumption of media Limit your consumption of media and stories related to the outbreak. Scientists and public health officials are working overtime to better understand the virus and are looking at ways to
Miami-Dade County will be providing free face masks at all 50 Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) locations beginning last Thursday, July 23. This mask distribution initiative is aimed at helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19, ensure that residents in need of masks have easy access to obtain them, and ensure compliance with MiamiDade County Amendment 1 to Emergency Order 20-20, which requires that all persons in Miami-Dade County wear a mask or other facial covering when in public spaces both indoors and outdoors. The public is reminded that not wearing a mask is now a civil offense punishable with fines of up to $100. Those who need a face mask can stop by any MDPLS (MiamiDade Public Library System) location entrance to request and pick up masks, which will be available for as long as supplies last. For a complete list of library locations and operating hours, visit www.mdpls.org/branches or call 305-375-2665. Free face masks are available at the Sunny Isles Beach Library as well. You can pick them up during library hours outside of the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center west
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When talk of a virus outbreak hits close to home, it’s normal to feel stressed.
Free Health Crisis Helpline Are You Experiencing Feelings Of Stress, and Anxiety? Florida Blue with New Directions Behavioral Health are offering a free bilingual helpline to assist you with the stress you may be experiencing during the COVID 19 pandemic. The tollfree helpline connects individuals with specially trained behavioral health counselors who can assist anyone experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, trauma and grief due to the health crisis. New Directions For those affected by recent traumatic events New Directions is offering emotional support. Anyone can call their emotional support number 833-848-1764. This is a free and confidential 24/ 7 mental health helpline staffed by trained and caring professionals ready to guide you to the care you need. They’ll keep this number open as long as necessary to
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2. Take normal, healthy precautions Both flu and coronaviruses are spread through everyday contact, through touch, a cough or a sneeze. If you’re sick, stay home and don’t go to work. If you’re not sick, avoid close contact with a person who is and engage in healthy habits when it comes to cleanliness. Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly. Carry a small travel-sized bottle of hand sanitizer with you and use it regularly.
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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 and other illness 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 about your health. That cough can be be caused from exposure to damp and moldy environments or viruses which can lead to a vari-
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