Florida Department of Health issues a fine of over $3.5M to a county government for violating the state’s ban on vaccine passports — the first time the state has punished a locality for defying its mandate.
a bill in May to ban vaccination passports — particularly banning local governments from requiring any person, including an employee, to provide proof of vaccination. The law, which took effect last month, also provides for fines of $5,000 per violation.Tuesday that the county believes its vaccination requirement is"legally justifiable" and necessary to keep the public safe.
"The governor's position in this instance unfortunately appears to be less of a public health strategy and more about political strategy," he said."Leon County fully intends to enforce its rights using any remedies available to settle all arguments about the applicability of the statute at issue so that we can continue to direct our full and undivided attention on combating the virus, protecting our employees and citizens, and fulfilling our obligations to our community.
Other GOP-led states, such as Texas and Montana, have also enacted laws against mandating masks, vaccinations and proof of vaccination. Texas Gov. Greg AbbottMonday banning any entity in the state, including private employers, from requiring Covid vaccinations. White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters Tuesday that DeSantis and Abbott are"putting politics ahead of public health."
"Over 700,000 American lives have been lost due to Covid-19, including more than 56,000 in Florida and over 68,000 in Texas," she said."And every leader should be focused on supporting efforts to save lives and end the pandemic."
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