Why is Florida the new epicenter for Covid?

@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Aug 21

More people are wearing masks here in CA out of common sense, even if it's not yet mandated in the Bay Area. Are you saying that Floridians lack common sense?

NJ Chicaa

@NJChicaa (127117)

• United States

4 Aug 21

@myklj999 and measles and mumps and German measles. . . None of my students this past year had chicken pox so it seems that one is gone too.

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Xavier Bage

@franxav (14588)

• India

3 Aug 21

It could be because of crowding, more people visiting Florida, throwing away protections like mask and sanitizing.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Aug 21

I wonder if it happens "on the beach" (I went to Graduate School in Santa Barbara) or in restaurants, etc.

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much2say

@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

4 Aug 21

My opinion is probably pretty much in line with yours . . . after all we do live in the same state, although different counties/cities.

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much2say

@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

4 Aug 21

@TheHorse I'd have to say we most of us had been and continue to remain pretty darn cautious . . . others are selectively cautious. I shake my head about the rest

. It is really a hard call to say what exactly is the "right" solution in getting through a pandemic. We need to take every precaution we can, but we also have to find a way to continue living. While I am glad I am not in particular situations, all of this pandemic life is still difficult.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Aug 21

@much2say I tip my cap to those who use an "abundance of caution" and are willing to make sacrifices to keep themselves and those around them safe.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Aug 21

I'm cool with LA country (is it LA County?) becoming more cautious. My Japanese restaurant owner friend here is ambivalent. He agrees with getting vaccinated, but he's worried that further restrictions here will hurt his business.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (86575)

• United States

4 Aug 21

I’d go with the uptick in tourism and the drop in caution.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Aug 21

Sounds reasonable to me. But of course I have more thoughts...

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

4 Aug 21

Many red states have a lot lower vaccination rate is a lot of it.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

4 Aug 21

@TheHorse I dont know but he did get it sooooooo

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Aug 21

@wolfgirl569 Did Trump "come to Jesus," admit fault in handling Covid, admit he lost the election, and use his (remaining) money to make sure his followers get vaccinated? I've been too busy to check today's news.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Aug 21

Yep, I've read that. Do non-vaxers see themselves as paying homage to the Biggest Loser?

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NJ Chicaa

@NJChicaa (127117)

• United States

3 Aug 21

Because MURICA! DeSantis has refused mask mandates and closures. Florida GOP refuse masks and vaccinations to own the libs. They aren't so smart.

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DeSantis parts with Trump in response to Surfside tragedy

@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Aug 21

Will following Trump be to his political advantage if he's actually thinking of running for "higher office" in a few years?

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When the coronavirus ravaged Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis defiantly bucked mask mandates. In the two weeks since a 12-story condo tower in this coastal community suddenly crumbled, killing at least 64 people, DeSantis has stood somberly with local officials,

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169406)

• United States

4 Aug 21

I can only guess. My guess would be that lots of people like to go there for their holidays and they bring their virus with them. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. Who feels ill when playing at the beach in the fresh air and sunshine? Who tries to be careful? Very few people. After all the image of a healthy, fun, outdoor time would be ruined by worry warts sanitizing, social distancing and wearing masks. It is much more fun to share.

BarBaraPrz

@BarBaraPrz (51811)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

4 Aug 21

Spring break and not wearing masks probably have a lot to do with it. Maybe the humidity does, too.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Aug 21

Ah, that's a new hypothesis! Humidity. Thanks!

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vanny

@vandana7 (102698)

• India

5 Aug 21

I have been saying this for ages now. Following covid protocols is necessary till the last case is recorded ACROSS THE WORLD. If we do not follow the protocols, we are enabling this virus to enter into some animals like cats, dogs, rats cows and even horses. We are not preparing ourselves for the possible mutations in those animals. The virus needs to become extinct because it is highly versatile.

Anna

@LadyDuck (502190)

• Italy

4 Aug 21

May be, only may be, it's because "freedom" has a price.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502190)

• Italy

5 Aug 21

@TheHorse Another California user wrote the same, your Governor is doing a good job, while the Florida Governor seems to do everything wrong.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502190)

• Italy

5 Aug 21

@TheHorse For what I can remember Florida always had a Republican Governor and they were never the most brilliant. I remember the brother of President George Bush Jr. (Jed Bush)... far to be a genius.

@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Aug 21

I read somewhere that their Governor has done a poor job of managing the pandemic. We have a good Governor in California.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Aug 21

That has been my concern too so I keep o my usual regiment of being more inside than out, However in my area Daytona Beach I can walk to nearby stores on empty streets and not meet a soul and I always stay away from crowds,

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Aug 21

I just wear my mask when crowds are around.

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Shiva

@Shiva49 (28366)

• Singapore

4 Aug 21

One cannot argue with the virus. It sets its rules and has to be obeyed.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Aug 21

I agree.

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Kelli M

@spiderdust (14756)

• San Jose, California

4 Aug 21

I suspect your hypotheses are similar to my own.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Aug 21

Are you a unicorn-worshipping, only reads 20 books a year, doesn't-hate-Mexicans, double-vaxed snowflake Moderate, like me?

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Aug 21

@spiderdust In what ways do you think you're more a Lefty snowflake than I am?

Kelli M

@spiderdust (14756)

• San Jose, California

4 Aug 21

@TheHorse I'm likely a little more left of moderate than you are, but we're not far off.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (222288)

• United States

4 Aug 21

And Florida is our destination in two months. It figures. We watch webcams of Key West; and they never did like wearing masks down there. And the crowds have been thick on the weekends and on holidays such as the 4th of July. Labor Day will be no exception.

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@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Aug 21

@LindaOHio I think he will be indicted. The evidence is too clear. But will it be too "expensive" to convict him? I don't know. I like to see criminals (even if they're black!) do time.

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