Updated Mar 22, 2021 - Health

Miami Beach extends curfew over spring break crowds

People gathered in Miami Beach, Florida, for spring break on March 18.

People gathered in Miami Beach, Florida, for spring break on March 18. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The city of Miami Beach on Sunday night extended an 8 p.m. curfew for the entertainment district, which was introduced after crowds of spring breakers gathered in the city despite the pandemic.

Why it matters: Interim City Manager Raul Aguila said after declaring a state of emergency the measures were imposed in an effort to prevent COVID-19 transmission. SWAT teams were called in Saturday night to enforce the curfew, which was extended from 72 hours to up to three weeks, per the Miami Herald.

Editor's note: This article has been updated with details on the curfew extension and its enforcement.

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