Rick Mayer
Health News Florida-
The U.S. Education Department announced Friday that it is investigating Florida over its rules that block local schools districts from enacting student mask mandates. -
Dr. Neil Finkler, chief clinical officer for the Central Florida Division, says cases in the seven-county region have peaked and "we are looking at the beginning of what we believe to be a downward curve.”
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The counties are the ninth and 10th to defy the governor's executive order requiring parents to decide whether their children wear face coverings in school.
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The change would be in violation of rules enacted to enforce Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order requiring parents to make mask decisions for their children.
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Researchers are seeking volunteers in the Tampa region to participate in the study to evaluate safety and immune responses. Enrollment will begin in the coming days.
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Because of the recent case spike of unvaccinated patients, elective surgeries are deferred, visitors are limited and masks are required. But there is more than enough space and equipment to handle the increase.
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The change aligns Celebrity with Florida law, which bans businesses from asking customers for proof of vaccination.
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In a reversal, the cruise giant now says passengers are “strongly recommended” to receive the coronavirus vaccine on trips out of Florida ports.
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According to a report denied by the governor's office, a cruise exec says a compromise was being discussed that would allow ships to be recognized as in international waters.
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Celebrity Cruises would be subject to a fine of $5,000 for each customer asked to show vaccination status under the state's "vaccine passport" ban. “We are going to enforce Florida law,” the governor says.
