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It is not new that the governor of Florida, Republican Ron DeSantis, has not implemented any anticovid measure to stop this new wave of infections in the state. Despite the recommendations of health experts, the highest state official has tried to normalize the situation with the health crisis and that has had a direct impact on the rate of infections, placing Florida as the epicenter of the pandemic.
Florida businesses and governments that require proof of COVID – 19 vaccination from customers or members of the public will soon face $ 5, 000 purposes, according to a new Department of Health rule. https://t.co/6hrJ0JbuSV
– Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) September 1, 2021
But DeSantis has also been opposed to businesses implementing their own measures to curb the outbreak and protect against the virus. He objected to cruise ships and other businesses requiring proof of vaccination from passengers using his services, but now the Republican administration of Florida has assured that it will begin to fine businesses that request an inoculation test against the coronavirus from their customers.
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Thus, Florida will begin issuing fines of $ 5,000 to businesses, schools, and government agencies that require individuals show proof of Covid vaccine – 19. The governor signed a bill earlier this year that expressly banned vaccine passports. The fines will begin to be implemented as of 16 September to those companies that require proof of vaccination.
Florida businesses will soon face $ 5K fines for requiring proof of vaccination, state says https://t.co/h2g8d0rjj6
– WBTW News 13 (@WBTWNews 13) September 2, 2021
“Promises made, promises kept,” he said DeSantis spokesperson Taryn Fenske , in statements to the press.
However, this decision has been disapproved by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who is the only Democrat elected in the entire state. and that he hopes to challenge DeSantis for governor heading into next year.
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“Governor DeSantis is retaliating against Floridians who are trying to protect themselves and their communities from Covid – 19, ”Fried said in an emailed statement. “And this not only goes against common sense, is also an insult to the principles of the free market that he defends ”, he added in this regard.
All of this is happening at a particularly critical time for Florida. Coronavirus infections have soared during the summer throughout the state, above all due to the appearance of the delta variant. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has reported that more than 15. 000 patients are currently hospitalized in Florida, compared to approximately 1. 800 in June.