DeSantis urges Floridians to take safety measures
As the state and country prepared to celebrate Independence Day, Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to take precautions over the holiday weekend amidst the highest single-day increase in cases since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
DeSantis, along with Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees, presented three “C’s” for those across the state to take into consideration while enjoying the holiday.
The three C’s include:
1) Closed Spaces. Avoid closed spaces with poor ventilation that could allow contagious droplets to linger in the air.
2) Crowded Places. Avoid crowded places with many people nearby; the greater the number of individuals in an area, the greater the chances of COVID-19 spreading from person-to-person.
3) Close-Contact Settings. Avoid close-range conversations and stay at least six feet from others.
“People over the age of 65 and those with underlying conditions are at risk of severe complications from COVID-19 and should avoid crowds and minimize contact outside of the home,” DeSantis said in a statement. “As we head into this holiday weekend, I encourage all Floridians be diligent in avoiding closed spaces, crowded places and close-contact settings, and remember to wear a mask. Together, we must continue to take the appropriate steps to slow the spread of this virus.”
Rivkees said, “Many asymptomatic individuals are unknowingly carrying the COVID-19 virus in public. Wearing a mask in public settings, frequently washing your hands for at least 20 seconds and observing the latest social distancing guidelines will also amplify our ongoing efforts in protecting our most vulnerable populations from contracting this virus. Every Floridian has an important role to play in shielding and safeguarding our communities against COVID-19.”