Florida sees 2 coronavirus cases, DeSantis calls for public health emergency
Florida has recorded its first two positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), and Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an order on Sunday calling for a public health emergency in the Sunshine State.
Florida has recorded its first two positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), and Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an order on Sunday calling for a public health emergency in the Sunshine State.
"It is necessary and appropriate to take action to ensure that COVID-19 remains controlled and that residents and visitors in Florida remain safe and secure," DeSantis said in a statement.
The infected individuals are residents of Hillsborough and Manatee County, both in the Tampa Bay area. Officials say the Hillsborough County resident has a history of traveling to Italy, while the patient from Manatee County has no travel history with CDC restricted countries. Click here for more.
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- Stocks halt slide after devastating week on Wall Street due to coronavirus fears
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