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FLORIDA – As COVID-19 cases increase in Florida, here are some Patch headlines you may have missed this week.
DeSantis bans court-authorized school mask warrants
A state court decision to reinstate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order preventing school districts from imposing masks has put 13 Florida school districts in legal limbo.
While not ready to cancel events this year, the organizers of two of Tampa Bay’s most popular fall events are taking steps to ensure they don’t contribute to the rising rates of coronavirus in the region.
Retailer sues Florida surgeon general over vaccine passport ban
A Sarasota retailer has filed a lawsuit in Leon County against Florida’s surgeon general, Dr. Scott Rivkees, over the state’s “vaccine passport” ban.
COVID-19 Detector Dogs Tested at Miami International Airport
As part of its efforts to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Miami International Airport is now receiving help from specially trained detector dogs to detect the virus at an employee security checkpoint.
Hillsborough County GOP chief Fauci critic dies from COVID-19
The sudden death by COVID-19 of the Hillsborough County Republican Party accountant and chairman of the Electoral Integrity Committee has left the organization in financial tangles and friends of the victim lay baseless charges of poor medical care in a Tampa hospital.
Read also:
- COVID-19 claims life of 7th Tampa Bay law enforcement officer
- Pinellas prison inmate tested positive for COVID-19 before death
Vaccination warrants would put thousands out of work: Governor DeSantis
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody are supporting more than 200 city of Gainesville employees who oppose the city’s mandate that all employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Other COVID-19 news:
Venice Chalk Festival postponed to April 1 due to COVID-19
After Biden’s vaccine order, Sarasota memorial unsure of impact
Opening of a COVID-19 test site for students and school staff
Driver shortage leads to closure of volunteer-run senior transportation services
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