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May 5, 2021 · For information about coronavirus (COVID-19) and preventive techniques, visit these trusted resources: Florida’s state health department established a dedicated COVID-19 hotline at 1-866-779-6121. The call center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This article was updated on May 5, 2021 at 11:11 AM.
- Don’T Forget Your Mask
- When Dining Out
- Going to The Beach
- What Else Can I Do in The Florida Keys?
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In an effort to minimize the transmission of coronavirus, wearing a facial covering is mandatory throughout the island chain. Simply put, when you are out in public, if there is a roof over your head, you should be sporting a face mask that covers your nose and mouth. The ordinance recommends that everyone above the age of 6 carry a mask whenever t...
A lot of restaurants have reopened, includingThe Fish House, known for its conch-style cooking;Chef Michael’s, where peppered prime NY strip steak and seafood pasta top the menu; andHot Tin Roof, which mixes flavors of Florida cooking and the Caribbean for a unique Floribbean flavor. Prefer to dig your toes in the sand while dining? Sun Sun at Casa...
Good news: beaches are open. Just be sure you maintain social distancing rules and you keep your group of buddies to no more than 10 people. In the Lower Keys, the 524-acreBahia Honda State Park is a great choice for its gorgeous stretch of sand and for shallow-water swimming. The park’s restoration should be completed this fall. At John Pennekamp ...
Beyond beach lounging, there’s plenty more to keep you busy. Most attractions are now open with social distancing guidelines in place, as well as mask requirements. The few Key West Art & Historical Society Attractionsthat remain closed are scheduled to reopen in the beginning of July. Stop by theKey West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory to meet m...
Plenty of hotels have reopened. In Key West,Sunset Key Cottages, an exclusive island paradise, is welcoming guests. It’s a great spot for taking a dip in the ocean, lounging by the pool and watching the sky light up at dusk as floating tiki bars and sailboats pass by. New kid on the blockKimpton Key West recently opened its 85-room Winslow’s Bungal...
At bothKey West International Airport andFlorida Keys Marathon International Airport, you’ll find health screenings for passengers traveling on nonstop flights from designated COVID-19 hotspot states,including Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. Those coming from the hotspots should isolate or quarantine for a period of 14 days.
211 reviews. 144 helpful votes. 1. Re: key west covid restrictions. 3 years ago. Enforcement varies. If you are seated at a lounge chair or on a towel, or swimming, no one will bother you for taking off your mask. If you get up to walk around when you may be in a group of people, you are asked to put it on. Enforcement indoors is very strict at ...
Dec 6, 2021 · President Joe Biden has extended mask requirements and imposed new travel restrictions on international travelers as the omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads. Florida airports are prepared to enforce the latest federal travel rules | Health News Florida
Jun 21, 2022 · Do you have to worry about COVID-19 restrictions in Key West? Where COVID-19 is concerned, most of Key West has returned to normal operations. Although masks aren't required, some...
May 6, 2021 · By Timothy O’Hara and Pru Sowers Key West Citizen. May 6, 2021. As expected, both the Key West City and the Monroe County commissions ended their COVID-19 restrictions. The decisions came after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order ordering local governments from enacting and enforcing COVID-19 restrictions. tohara@keysnews.com.
Aug 31, 2021 · Despite the pandemic, the Keys and especially Key West are setting all-time highs in tourism, even without cruise ships or international travelers. Hotels have been full and charging high...
