Three individuals who worked in the locations and on the dates listed below have tested positive for COVID-19.

Persons identified as having been in close proximity to the confirmed individuals are being notified and will be asked to take all necessary precautions.

Miami-Dade Children's Courthouse, 155 NW 3rd St.: 

Room 14-356

Last date worked: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020

Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, 175 NW 1st Ave.:

Courtrooms 2B and 2D

Last date worked: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020

Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, 1351 NW 12 St.:            

Courtroom 6-8 on Nov. 5-6, 2020 and Nov. 12, 2020

Room 610 on Nov. 5-6, 2020

Last date worked: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020

Persons who were in these locations recently should follow self-monitoring steps for the next 14 days as outlined in the Centers for Disease Control website at:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/public-health-recommendations.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/general-business-faq.html#Suspected-or-Confirmed-Cases-of-COVID-19-in-the-Workplace

For more complete information on symptoms, visit the CDC web page on Symptoms:

• 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

Self-monitoring means people should monitor themselves for fever by taking their temperatures twice a day and remain alert for cough or difficulty breathing. If they feel feverish or develop measured fever, cough, or difficulty breathing during the self-monitoring period, they should self-isolate, limit contact with others, and seek advice by telephone from a healthcare provider or their local health department to determine whether medical evaluation is needed.

Please continue to visit our website www.jud11.flcourts.org and social media @miamidadecourts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for future updates.

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