The reasonn is self-evident: when those with the power to change things don’t do so it’s because they don’t want to.
Boils down to they can, but won’t.
I checked DeSantis’ wiki. He’s been in politics for over 10 years, as of this year.
This makes him part of the Swamp. 10 years is my personal threshold for that declaration and if you’re going to Drain The Swamp, there are no waivers.
As for Florida’s success, they have had 3 daily Covid death surges and are on the decline of the 3rd. There is zero reason to believe a 4th is not on its way. Those other 2 had a decline, too, and maybe even declarations of policy success.
Iran has also had 3 daily death surges and are in decline from their 3rd, too.