Florida Governor and Surgeon General Oppose COVID-19 Restrictions and Vaccine Mandates

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized efforts to implement COVID-19 restrictions and masking, while the state's Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, warned against getting the latest COVID-19 vaccine. DeSantis vowed to fight against government control over COVID-19 precautions, stating that Florida will not close schools or mandate mask-wearing. Ladapo's previous warnings against COVID-19 vaccines have drawn criticism from federal health agencies. DeSantis urged people in other jurisdictions to push back against COVID-19 restrictions and stand up for their rights.