Posted on 04/14/2020 12:02:46 PM PDT by Hojczyk
“Until we get a vaccine, which is a while off, this is going to be our new normal and we need to adapt and protect ourselves,” state Surgeon General and Florida Department of Health Secretary Scott Rivkees told reporters.
When asked to explain his remarks, Rivkees said, “As long as we are going to have COVID in the environment, and this is a tough virus, we are going to have to practice these measures so we are all protected.”
There is no vaccine to prevent infection with the novel coronavirus, which causes the deadly COVID-19 respiratory disease.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and other experts maintain that a vaccine won’t be available for another 12 to 18 months.
When Rivkees was asked to explain how long the “new normal” could last, he said it could be “probably a year, if not longer.”
As of Monday morning, Florida had 20,601 cases of the novel coronavirus, and 470 residents had died.
State Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz said Monday the anticipated peak of the COVID-19 outbreak in Florida has been moved back in a forecast model from April 24 to April 26.
“We continue to watch the models as new data is gathered and prepare accordingly,” Moskowitz said during a news conference at the Capitol with Rivkees and Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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My friend is getting married this September. Does this mean that her wedding ceremony and reception should be cancelled?
GO AWAY!!!
Well another IYI...
Might just as well move to Montaana
Trump was correct when he said that if you leave the decision to doctors they’ll leave us shut-down forever.
Well, Mr. President?
Balderdash!
Yep! She needs to put her life on hold for a couple of years. Like everyone else. And yes, I’m being sarcastic.
Don’t forget the zircon-encrusted tweezers
“My friend is getting married this September. Does this mean that her wedding ceremony and reception should be cancelled?”
Yeah. Should be good by then with some possible exceptions in dem controlled areas.
Fallback? virtual wedding “Hey guys we’re at my Mom’s house getting married. Everyone is six feet apart except for me and this lucky fella. Get ready to catch the garter I’m about to throw out to the camera.” :-)
Scott Rivkees???
Who is this twit? I don’t remember voting for him/her/she
Must be a dem
I guess I did vote for him.
Desantis, you need to have a serious talk with this twit.
Since C BS is involved have to call Fake News
The State of Florida relies very heavily on tourist dollars.
Cancel the summer tourist season, and their budget will crash.
“...they will leave us shut-down forever...”
...or until the Medicare/Medicade checks stop coming. Cut off the insurance payments and they will insist the crisis has ended.
It’s all about the dollars. Always the dollars.
As long as they open the economy.
Won’t there be fewer Florida Man/Woman/Whatever stories as a result??
I love the guy on the far left. He’s kissing his bride with his eyes open.
He has this borderline look of suspicion/fear in his eyes.
Anyone know what well run companies make golf carts ?
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