(NPR) Miami Beach Issues Curfew To Curb Spring Break; Virus Knocks VCU From March Madness

Miami Beach Issues Curfew To Curb Spring Break; Virus Knocks VCU From March Madness

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A life guard calls to swimmers at a beach in Miami on March 5, 2021. Amid fears of fueling a new surge in virus cases, the city of Miami Beach on Saturday announced an abrupt curfew to curb swelling crowds of spring breakers.



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Miami Beach Issues Curfew To Curb Spring Break; Virus Knocks VCU From March Madness

"Too many people are coming here right now," Mayor Dan Gelber said on Saturday as he proclaimed a 72-hour state of emergency to address swelling crowds and fears of fueling new a surge in cases.