Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Updated February 16, 2021
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the community, the Town of Davie will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our residents, businesses, and visitors. Our goal is to do all we can to reduce the chances of COVID-19 from spreading and ensure we provide a safe environment for the entire community.
- What is COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?
- Symptoms of COVID-19 Include:
- What Do I Do if I Have These Symptoms?
- What To Do if You Get Sick?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses common throughout the world, some causing illness in people and others among animals. COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that can cause mild to severe illness.
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus was first identified during an outbreak in China and has since spread to many other countries, including the United States. Multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been documented in the United States and globally during this pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are actively responding to both national and global outbreaks. The Florida Department of Health is carefully monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 in Florida and the United States.
Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Please note that this list does NOT include all possible symptoms.
If you develop any of these for COVID-19 get emergency medical attention immediately:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
*Speak with your medical provider for any other server symptoms that specifically concern you and/or your family.
If you have a fever, cough, or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19. Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home. If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
- Keep track of your symptoms.
- If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), get medical attention right away.
Your healthcare provider will work with public health and CDC to determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19. We do not provide testing for COVID-19.
For the latest information visit:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html
If you get sick with a fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher), cough, or have trouble breathing:
- Seek medical care. Contact your healthcare provider or county health department unless you are experiencing an emergency.
- Call ahead before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room or your county health department.
- Tell your doctor about your recent travel and your symptoms.
- Avoid contact with others.
- Do not travel while sick.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
- Clean your hands by washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%–95% alcohol immediately after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty.
If you need to seek medical care for other reasons, such as dialysis, call ahead to your doctor and tell them about your recent travel to an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19.
For additional questions on monitoring your health, contact your county health department.
COVID-19 HOTLINE
To get answers to your questions about COVID-19, call the Broward County COVID-19 Hotline at 954-357-9500, or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov. If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, call the Hotline BEFORE visiting a doctor or any health care facility.
Hours of operation for the COVID-19 Hotline are as follows:
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Residents are reminded that the COVID-19 Hotline cannot provide test results. Please call the Florida Department of Health at 954-412-7300, select option 1, or refer to the packet given to you at your collection site for results.
The Homeless Helpline (954-563-4357) will continue to operate Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
REOPENING INFORMATION
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 20-244, placing all of Florida into Phase 3 of the State's COVID-19 recovery plan. In response to the Governor’s order, Broward County has issued Emergency Order 20-26.
The Governor's order affects Broward County in the following manner:
- All state restrictions are lifted, but counties in South Florida, the former epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been advised they may enforce certain local rules with respect to Phase 3 reopening.
- No businesses are closed as a result of COVID-19; all businesses may open but County Emergency Orders that are not preempted by the Governor’s Executive Order still apply.
- Suspends Broward County’s ability to fine individuals for not wearing a facial covering.
- Under the Governor’s Order all businesses, including bars, nightclubs, and other establishments previously closed by local emergency orders, have been reopened. Local jurisdictions retain some rights to impose guidelines and restrictions.
All amended requirements can be viewed in Emergency Order 20-26.
Broward County has issued Emergency Order 20-27, which clarifies requirements for establishments that serve food and/or alcohol:
- On-premise consumption of food and alcohol must end at 11 p.m.
- Establishments licensed to serve food may operate at up to 100% of indoor capacity if a distance of six feet is maintained between tables, and no more than six people sit at a table. Should an establishment not be able to meet the minimum 50% capacity requirement (as set forth by the Governor's Executive Order), an establishment may, to reach the 50% capacity level, allow patrons to stand at an assigned table or in an assigned area, and must comply with social distancing requirements to the maximum extent possible.
- Establishments that only serve alcohol (that are not licensed to serve food) must operate at no more than 50% of the establishment’s indoor capacity.
- Total combined occupancy of indoor and outdoor areas shall not exceed the existing total maximum occupancy.
- Allows individuals at fitness centers and gyms to remove facial coverings while working out, but requires they be worn by individuals at all times when not engaged in physical activity, such as while moving between machines and around the establishment.
- Permits hot tubs to open in homeowner association (HOA) communities, but operations are subject to more stringent rules that may be imposed by the HOA.
View Emergency Orders Here
Please note:
Housing developments may impose more stringent requirements beyond those required by a Broward County Emergency Order. Pool decks or pools in multifamily housing developments, condominium developments, condominium hotels, or single-family homeowner associations (collectively, "housing developments") may operate, subject to the following requirements: 1. Such pools and pool decks are used only by current residents of the housing development, their families, and their guests. 2. Six feet (6’) foot social distancing CDC guidelines are adhered to; 3. Pool deck and pool occupancy are limited to no greater than fifty percent (50%) capacity; and 4. The housing development ensures that pool chairs, railings, gates, tables, showers, and other equipment at the pool and pool deck are sanitized on a regular basis. Except as otherwise expressly allowed by any applicable Broward County Emergency Order, any use of these pool decks or pool areas that deviates from the CDC Guidelines or these requirements remains prohibited.
Business Signage
Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry has issued Emergency Order 20-17, which requires ALL establishments serving food or alcohol to post signage containing information regarding social distancing and facial covering requirements, to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Signs must be placed conspicuously for easy visibility throughout the establishment, 8.5" x 11” in size, printed in color whenever possible, and posted in English, Creole, and Spanish languages at all main entry points. The English and Spanish versions of the sign can be downloaded now.
Restaurant - https://www.broward.org/CoronaVirus/Documents/COVID19-RestaurantSignage8x11-PI202074848.pdf
Restaurant (Spanish) - https://www.broward.org/CoronaVirus/Documents/COVID19-Spanish-Restaurant-Retail8x11-PI202074848.pdf
Retail- https://www.broward.org/CoronaVirus/Documents/COVID19-RetailSignage.pdf
Retail (Spanish) - https://www.broward.org/CoronaVirus/Documents/COVID19-Spanish-Retail.pdf
Davie Parks and Trails
Operational Changes
Operational changes still in effect at parks include
- The suspension of facility rentals, transactions at parks, youth and adult programs, and activities at community centers.
- All Town parks and open spaces are open from 9 a.m. to sunset daily.
- Pine Island Park/Bamford Sports Complex is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and weekends from 9 a.m. to sunset.
Town of Davie Playgrounds Reopened
All Town of Davie playgrounds and park restrooms have reopened with the following operational changes:
- Each playground and restroom will be sanitized once per day with an electrostatic sprayer.
- Park restrooms will be cleaned once per day and monitored periodically.
- Sanitation scheduling may result in temporary closures of the facilities while the electrostatic spraying is in progress.
Please note that Betty Booth Roberts Park is closed through Spring 2021 for park upgrades and enhancements.
Davie Park amenities open for use:
- Tennis courts are open for singles and doubles play only.
- Pickleball courts are open for singles and doubles play only.
- Volleyball courts are open for groups of 10 participants or less.
- Youth athletic leagues are able to operate by Town permit only. All leagues must adhere to Emergency Order 20-15 and guidelines provided by the leagues sanctioning authority.
- Skate Park will be open with a reduced capacity of 10 participants at a time.
While parks and trails are open, the following amenities and activities are prohibited:
- Social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people are not allowed
- Grills and grilling
- Indoor Gymnasiums
- Splash pad
Visitors should be prepared to comply with all CDC guidelines and social distancing measures. Per Broward County COVID-19 Comprehensive Emergency Order (CEO), visitors are required to wear face coverings, maintain at least six-feet distance from individuals outside of their party, can participate in limited active and passive uses by individuals and families, cannot gather in groups larger than ten and follow current Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Park staff, Park Rangers, and Police personnel will conduct periodic checks to ensure compliance with CDC guidelines. Being able to reopen facilities and start programs even while the pandemic continues will require the public’s assistance to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of facilities, wear facial coverings as required, and socially distance. Any violations may result in the closure of the playground.
For more information, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department at 954-797-1146.
Residential Community Pools
Housing developments may impose more stringent requirements beyond those required by a Broward County Emergency Order. Pool decks or pools in multifamily housing developments, condominium developments, condominium hotels, or single-family homeowner associations (collectively, "housing developments") may operate, subject to the following requirements:
- Such pools and pool decks are used only by current residents of the housing development, their families, and their guests.
- Six feet (6’) foot social distancing CDC guidelines are adhered to;
- Pool deck and pool occupancy are limited to no greater than fifty percent (50%) capacity; and
- The housing development ensures that pool chairs, railings, gates, tables, showers, and other equipment at the pool and pool deck are sanitized on a regular basis.
Except as otherwise expressly allowed by any applicable Broward County Emergency Order, any use of these pool decks or pool areas that deviates from the CDC Guidelines or these requirements remains prohibited.
Residential, Private, or Community Playgrounds
The Town does not dictate whether a private playground reopens or not. It is up to the management company or HOA board to determine if they have the resources to keep up with the cleaning or other requirements set forth by the Broward County Emergency Order 20-29.
The recent order states the following: "Tennis facilities, basketball courts, and other similar recreational Amenities, including Amenities within housing developments, that are not located in Parks in Broward County may open as determined by the owner or operator of such facilities but must always be in compliance with all applicable requirements of this Chapter 18.
Section 18.B. Operating Requirements (1) Except as otherwise expressly stated in this Chapter, no groups of more than 10 people may congregate in any area of any Park in Broward County. (2) Exercise equipment, playgrounds, and splash pads may open for public use as deemed appropriate by the entity that owns or manages the applicable Park in Broward County.
The entity that owns or manages the Park must ensure frequent cleaning of all exercise equipment, playgrounds, and splash pads."
For more information, please visit the Emergency Order 20-29 here: https://www.broward.org/CoronaVirus/Documents/Emergency%20Order%2020-29.pdf
Important Information
Facilities must implement certain procedures such as enhanced sanitizing of all common areas and frequent touchpoints. Sanitation and Safety requirements can be located in Attachment 2 Section C of Broward County Emergency Order 20-27.
Stay Safe
Residents are urged to continue to be vigilant as reopening is not an indication that the pandemic is over.
We ask everyone to continue adhering to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines and facial coverings as amended by Broward County Emergency Order 20-27 as well as:
- Practice social distancing.
- Wear a face covering.
- Wash your hands often.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Public Meetings
Public Meetings are taking place at the Pine Island Multipurpose Center to optimize social distancing protocols. For more information regarding public meetings, visit https://www.davie-fl.gov/192/Town-Clerks-Office
Davie Utilities
Residents who receive their utility bill from the Town of Davie are encouraged to pay online at www.davie-fl.gov/UtilitiesPaymentCenter. If you need to drop off payments in-person, please utilize the drop box located on the west side of Davie Town Hall, 6591 Orange Drive.
Maintaining or Restoring Water Quality in Buildings with Low or No Use
EPA recommends that building owners and managers take proactive steps to protect public health by minimizing water stagnation during closures and taking action to address building water quality prior to reopening.
Learn how you can maintain water quality while buildings/businesses are closed here Version OptionsCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)HeadlineFire DepartmentPolice DepartmentUpdates:. You can also find the EPA checklist here.
Solid Waste Services
There are no changes to the Town of Davie’s trash, recycling, and bulk trash pickup dates. For more information, please contact us at 954-797-1045 or waste@davie-fl.gov.
Town Operations and Facility Updates
While all Town of Davie governmental offices are closed for face-to-face business with the public, our employees are available to assist you via email or telephone. Please contact the Town of Davie via the phone directory at www.davie-fl.gov/directory
The schedule for all Town departments/divisions are as follows:
Regular Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Administration, Budget and Finance, Community Redevelopment Agency, Engineering Services, Information Technology, Planning and Zoning, Town Attorney’s Office, Utilities Operations, Community Services Division, Fire Administration, Human Resources, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, Police Administration, Public Works, and Town Clerk
Monday – Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Building Division
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Considering the public health concerns related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Town of Davie has elected to cancel upcoming events, activities, programs, meetings, and will be closing several Town facilities. Please see a complete list below:
Davie Park amenities open for use:
- Tennis courts are open for singles and doubles play.
- Pickleball courts are open for singles and doubles play.
- Volleyball courts are open.
- Youth athletic leagues are able to operate by Town permit only. All leagues must adhere to the County’s COVID-19 Comprehensive Emergency Order (CEO) and guidelines provided by the leagues sanctioning authority.
- Skate Park will be open with a reduced capacity of 10 participants at a time.
Playgrounds
Town of Davie playgrounds and restrooms have reopened from 9 a.m. to sunset daily:
- Each playground and restroom will be sanitized once per day with an electrostatic sprayer.
- Park restrooms will be cleaned once per day and monitored periodically.
- Sanitation scheduling may result in temporary closures of the facilities while the electrostatic spraying is in progress.
Visitors should be prepared to comply with all CDC guidelines and social distancing measures. Per Broward County COVID-19 Comprehensive Emergency Order (CEO), visitors are required to wear face coverings, maintain at least six-feet distance from individuals outside of their party, can participate in limited active and passive uses by individuals and families, cannot gather in groups larger than ten and follow current Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Park staff, Park Rangers, and Police personnel will conduct periodic checks to ensure compliance with CDC guidelines. Being able to reopen facilities and start programs even while the pandemic continues will require the public’s assistance to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of facilities, wear facial coverings as required, and socially distance. Any violations may result in the closure of the playground. Please note:
- Betty Booth Roberts Park is closed through Spring 2021 for park upgrades and enhancements.
For more information, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department at 954-797-1146.
Please remember to stay home if you are sick, practice social distancing, avoid crowded areas, wash or sanitize your hands frequently, and use facial coverings. Community cooperation is critical for the Town to enter this phased opening.
The hours of operations for Parks and Recreation facilities and parks are:
- All Town of Davie parks, open spaces, and playgrounds are open from 9 a.m. to sunset.
- Pine Island Park/Bamford Sports Complex is open starting at 9 a.m. and closing at 9 p.m. Monday – Friday and will be open starting at 9 a.m. and closing at sunset on Saturday and Sunday.
- Operational changes still in effect at parks include the suspension of facility rentals, transactions at parks, youth and adult programs, and activities at community centers.
While parks and trails are open, the following amenities and activities are prohibited:
- Social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people are not allowed
- Indoor Gymnasiums
- Grills and grilling
- Splash pad
Davie Aquatic and Fitness Center
Davie Aquatic and Fitness Center are open with the following hours of operation:
Pine Island Fitness Center
Open for members and residents. The daily drop-in rate will apply to all non-members.
- Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
Pine Island Aquatics Center (Reservation Only)
- Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 6:50 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
The swimming pool is open for lap swimming and swim team practice only. Lane reservations must be made in advance. Members and residents are given priority.
To ensure lane availability, reservations should be made within the specified timeframes below:
- Members five days in advance
- Residents three days in advance
- Non-residents one day in advance
- To make reservations, please call 954-327-3926.
Members should be prepared to comply with all CDC guidelines and social distancing measures to be allowed entry. Measures will include temperature checks, facial coverings where appropriate and sanitizing protocols.
Programming
- The Town of Davie Youth Soccer Season has been canceled.  Anyone who previously registered for the league will receive a full refund in four to six weeks. 
- Facility rentals and special events at Town facilities are canceled until further notice.
- All organized activities including adult and youth sports travel sports, recreation programming, special events, and senior activities are suspended.
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Child Care Programs Update:
According to Emergency Order 20-15, allows youth activities, including summer camps, to operate including at museums, parks and while visiting County beaches effective 12:01 a.m Monday, June 8, 2020 ( Read Attachment 16). It is recognized that these activities provide members of the community with opportunities for exercise and entertainment; however, they must occur under safe conditions during this continuing public health crisis.
Broward County Parks have reopened with restrictions Effective April 29, 2020 - Click here to read more
Fire Department
All fire stations, including Fire Administration, are closed to walk-in visitors. If you have an emergency, call 911. Non-emergency phone number is 954-797-1213.
Police Department
The Town of Davie Police Department is running at full capacity to protect and serve the people of Davie. To help alleviate social distancing concerns regarding COVID-19, Police are providing some options to Davie Citizens
- Please continue to call 911 for any emergencies or life-threatening incidents or “in progress” crimes – our response efforts will remain the same
- For non-emergencies, call 954-693-
8200
Updates:
- The Police and Fire Rescue Explorer program is suspended.
- Special Magistrate meetings will be postponed.
- Police Athletic League activities and aftercare are canceled.
Due to a decrease in ridership following COVID-19, we have adjusted the hours as follows:
Blue Route 1: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Blue Route 2: 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Green Route: 8:35 a.m. to 5:05 p.m.
SFEC Shuttle: SFEC Community Shuttle has resumed its normal route schedule as of Thursday, June 4, 2020. Riders must wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines (6 feet apart).
View the updated schedules here: https://www.davie-fl.gov/quicklinks.aspx?CID=85
