How the Miami business world started to reopen from the coronavirus shutdown
By Miami Herald Staff
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy seventh grader Evan Noval, 13, has his hair cut as the city and county launched the first phase of the reopening process two months after the mandatory coronavirus shut down, at Razzledazzle baberbershop in Coral Gables.
Daniel A. Varela
dvarela@miamiherald.com
Chipped fingernails got buffed and painted. Overgrown strands of hair got trimmed. Some celebrated their high school graduation at a street parade. Others went for a bike ride along Ocean Drive, which is usually congested with vehicles. Businesses kept things clean. Customers enjoyed being served.
These were the among the images captured by Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald visual journalists during the first week of the reopening of non-essential businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hand washing stations have been installed to encourage healthy shopping while some of Lincoln Road Mall businesses reopened as part of Phase 1 as shoppers and locals walk the outdoor mall. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com
Top Cigars owner Crist Mena stands outside his Cigar Club as he looks forward to customers returning as non-essential businesses are allowed to open along Calle Ocho in Little Havana on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Head coach Milena Maestre sanitizes surfaces at CrossFit Increase at Bruce Zone in Fort Lauderdale. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy seventh grader Evan Noval, 13, has his hair cut as the city and county launched the first phase of the reopening process two months after the mandatory coronavirus shut down, at Razzledazzle baberbershop in Coral Gables. Daniel A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com
Nail specialist Niurca Hernandez Labori takes the temperature of client, Olga Leiseca, as she arrives for her appointment at Body & Soul Salon & Med Spa, which implemented a strict procedure for costumers and employees as the City of Miami cautiously authorized the reopening of non-essential businesses. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
A biker makes his way down Ocean Drive on Miami Beach after the street was closed to vehicles, from 5th to 15th Street. mocner@miamiherald.com Matias J. Ocner
Maydelin Govea (center), owner of Body & Soul Salon & Med Spa serves Cuban coffee to clients during the first day of reopening. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Signage encourage social distancing for healthy shopping while some of Lincoln Road Mall businesses reopened as part of Phase One. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com
As Lincoln Road Mall businesses begin to reopen, visitors take a moment to check their phones. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com
Mell Hernandez, 17, and Amy Garcia, 17, left to right, of Mater Academy try on their high school rings during the Ring Delivery Parade at Herff Jones Miami. The COVID-19 pandemic caused most high schools to postpone class ring ceremonies. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
Juan Pablo Tarrago, 26, a waiter, cleans tables outside of Puerto Madero in Kendall on the first day Miami-Dade County allowed restaurants to reopen their dining rooms. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Jay Marquez, owner of a shoe store in Little Havana is eager to welcome back customers. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published May 22, 2020 at 11:28 AM.
