Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Florida Wants New Yorkers Quarantined

TALLAHASSEE, FL. -- Today, Governor DeSantis held a briefing via live stream and announced the additional efforts to respond to COVID-19:

Governor DeSantis announced that he is issuing an Executive Order to require anyone that travels to Florida from New York to self-isolate for 14 days or for the duration of the individual’s presence in Florida, whichever is shorter. Violating the order is a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for up to 60 days and a fine of up to $500.

Governor DeSantis announced he is issuing an Executive Order to direct Florida’s Surgeon General, Dr. Rivkees, to issue a public health advisory urging the following:
Persons 65 years or older are encouraged to stay home for 14 days;
Persons with certain underlying medical conditions are encouraged to stay home for 14 days;
All employers are encouraged to utilize telework; and Consistent with CDC guidance, all individuals should avoid social gatherings of 10 or more.

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