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Florida COVID-19 death toll climbs while new cases drop

The COVID-19 death toll continues to climb in Florida (to 91,590), while new COVID-19 cases have dropped in recent weeks.
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COVID-19 death toll continues to climb in Florida to nearly 91,000

The number of Florida residents who have died of COVID-19 since early 2020 is nearing 91,000, even as governor slams boosters.
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Florida’s divide on COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters: Backroom Briefing

Don’t expect federal approval of updated COVID-19 vaccines to reshape political views about “jabs,” as Gov. Ron DeSantis likes to call them.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo take aim at the new COVID-19 booster, which health experts say will save lives

Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration recommended that people under age 65 not receive newly approved COVID-19 booster shots.
WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Florida surgeon general, known for spreading vaccine misinformation, praises state’s COVID-19 response

Florida’s Public Health Integrity Committee met today to discuss responses during the COVID-19 pandemic on the federal and state levels.
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GOP lawmakers confirm Florida’s controversial Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reappointment of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed by the GOP-controlled Senate over objections from Democrats.
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The University of Florida says there is no ‘standing’ to review Joseph Ladapo’s guidance on COVID-19

A University of Florida official said Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's COVID-19 vaccination guidance is outside the scope of his work with UF.
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DeSantis seeks a grand jury probe into COVID-19 vaccines

Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the state Supreme Court to impanel a grand jury to investigate “wrongdoing in Florida” related to COVID-19 vaccines.
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Ladapo to continue as Florida Surgeon General

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that controversial state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo will remain in the post in DeSantis' second term.
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Charlie Crist bashes DeSantis’ new COVID rule for Florida schools

US Rep. Charlie Crist slammed Gov. DeSantis' recent decision to revise COVID-19 rules & called for the removal of Florida's surgeon general.

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