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No Available Beds in 50 Florida Hospital ICU Units

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   The coronavirus outbreak in Florida grew more dire Sunday as nearly 50
   hospitals throughout the state say they have no available beds in their
   intensive care units.

   The state is not only the COVIDepicenterinthe United States, it is one
   of the world's hot spots, with more than 12,000 new cases reported
   Sunday --thefifthstraightday that numberexceeded 10,000.

   Miami Mayor Francis Suarezismakingmask wearing in public mandatory.

   Starting Monday, anyone withouta face coveringgets an immediate $50
   fine. Athirdoffense brings a $500 fine.

   Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber has issued an 8pm curfew for the famed
   South Beach area, home to countless bars and nightclubs.

   "There has been some adherence to the mask rules, not nearly enough. At
   some points, it was resembling a bit of a party, an outdoor party. We
   can't have anything resembling Bourbon Street (in New Orleans) right
   now in our community," said Gelber.

   In Europe, the focus is on recovery from the pandemic.

   European Council President Charles Michel said Sunday thatEuropean
   leaders need to overcome their differences and agree on a budget and a
   continentwide COVID-19 recovery fund.

   The 27 European Union leaders appeared to be at an impasse Sunday night
   on a $2.1 trillion budget that includes $858 billion specifically
   earmarked to help businesses and others affected by the coronavirus
   pandemic.

   "Are the 27 EU leaders capable of building European unity and trust or,
   because of a deep rift, will we present ourselves as a weak Europe,
   undermined by distrust," he implored, telling the leaders to think
   about the more than 600,000 COVID deaths worldwide.

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