Former President Donald Trump's administration told Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to reinstitute masking and social distancing in Florida in 2021, months after the governor had reopened the state.
In a letter obtained by the Washington Examiner, Trump's White House Coronavirus Task Force warned DeSantis's administration that"aggressive mitigation must be used," including"uniform implementation" of 2-3-ply well-fitting masks and"strict physical distancing.
But in the letter sent to Florida from Trump's task force, DeSantis was told,"Do not delay the rapid immunization of those over 65 and vulnerable to severe disease."The letter also instructed the state on"maintaining public confidence and maximizing vaccine acceptance" to address"persistent vaccine-hesitancy."
However, the Trump administration's report to DeSantis advised in January 2021,"Florida must increase both statewide and local public mitigation. Increase communication around the importance of personal mitigation with masking, physical distancing, and avoiding family gatherings."
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