I am sad to see that the surgeon general of Florida is bowing to pressure from Desantis to put forth recommendations that are not in line with the national recommendations. Since people who work in state health departments are as qualified and educated as those who work in federal health departments, this advocacy of Desantis opinion rather than the science community recommendations is puzzling. No scientific advisor should ever bow down to political pressure.
Whenever I supplied scientific information to high level political leaders, I provided the most accurate information possible. Political leanings were never a factor in the information I provided.
