Florida lifts all Covid restrictions: 'We are no longer emergency'
After Alaska and New York, Florida also takes a step forward in what could be identified as [...]
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After Alaska e New York, also the Florida takes a step forward in what could be identified as the new normal. Indeed, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order to Ending all Covid restrictions and put a stop to the local emergency orders activated in recent months. DeSantis argued that continuing to impose restrictions would undermine confidence in vaccines by emphasizing their efficacy. He also reiterated that they have been administered to a large proportion of the state's elderly population.
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The situation in Florida and the governor's choice.
New coronavirus infections are falling in most of the United States, and 38% of the adult population is fully vaccinated. Florida, which became one of the global epicenters of the virus in July, has vaccinated 37.3% of its citizens. This is an important figure considering that about one in 609 residents in the state has died from the virus, compared to a national rate closer to one in 569. "We are no longer in a state of emergency," DeSantis said during a press conference. "Asking vaccinated people to continue wearing masks undermines confidence in coronavirus vaccines".
I was proud to sign landmark legislation & 2 executive orders to protect individual liberties. SB 2006:
✔️Bans Vaccine Passports
✔️Prohibits Indefinite Lockdowns
✔️Ends Local Restrictions on Small Businesses
✔️Bolsters Emergency Preparedness for Future Public Health Emergencies pic.twitter.com/R2YpxZJd8i- Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 3, 2021
DeSantis' bill will take effect July 1. In a tweet on his official account, the governor outlined the crucial points of his ordinance:
- ban on vaccination passports
- ban on indefinite blockades
- Cancel local restrictions on small businesses
- Strengthened provisions for future emergencies involving public health
Private companies will still be able to demand masks and impose social removal and other protective measures. The executive order, he said, is designed to "bridge the gap" until July 1. The measure, which ends all local restrictions related to the pandemic, also bans passports for vaccines. According to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, Florida has reported the third-highest number of Covid-19 cases in the United States with more than 2.2 million since the start of the pandemic and the fourth-highest number of fatalities with more than 35,000 people having died. The average number of new cases decreased by more than 13% in the last week.
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The White House decision and New York's proposal.
The White House has not commented on Florida's choice, but the Biden administration has announced a relaxation of guidelines on outdoor mask use. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided that. fully vaccinated people can exercise and participate in small outdoor gatherings without wearing masks. Similarly, fully vaccinated people should wear a mask outdoors when in crowded areas. The choice of Florida comes after a proposal by Alaska to offer the vaccine to tourists as well. One dose of Pfizer or Moderna, starting June 1. And then a second, but which can be administered (as an alternative) in the country of residence.
Subsequently, New York proposed To vaccinate tourists with Johnson & Johnson's single-dose serum.. The idea of the city's mayor, Bill de Blasio, is to place mobile vaccine hubs near tourist attractions such as Times Square, the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge.
