THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SURVEYE MORE THAN 1000 PEOPLE IN TH U.S. This story was originally published February 16, 2022, 6:36 AM. Ron DeSantis in early May . Currently, the CDC website lists all Central Florida counties as having a "low" level of COVID-19. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WESH-TV. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Ron DeSantis is pledging that he will not shut down businesses in the Sunshine state or impose mask mandates, predicting that the surge of coronavirus cases is a seasonal outbreak R This page is no longer being updated. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. There is not strong evidence that masks reduce the transmission of respiratory illness. On Thursday, Florida reported 3,401 COVID-19 cases and 598 new deaths to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Miami Herald reported. The nation has now reporteda week of COVID-19 cases under 100,000 a day for the first time in seven months, according to USA TODAY analysis of Johns Hopkins University data. Alaska Airlines said some passengers who were banned for violating the mask policy will remain banned. The bottom line: About. It is recommended to check each park's website in advance, to confirm available amenities. Most gyms, yoga and dance studios and fitness centers are open and operating at full capacity. At the property's discretion, mask-wearing may be requested. BUT WHEN YOU GO TO THE HOSPITAL SETTING, YOURE GOING TO BE INTERACTING WITH GERMS, YOURE WALKING INTO A PETRI DISH AND NO DOUBT IT WILL NOT ONLY KEEYOP SAFE, BUT KEEP OTHERS SAFE, AS LL.WE AMAN:DA DR. RAJIV BAHL BELIEVES THE WEARING OF MASKS IN BOTH HEALTH CARE SETTINGS A BYND PEOPLE WHO MAY BE IMMUNOCOMPROMISED IS NOT ONLY HERE TO STAY, BUT HARIS SEN TO A NEW LEVEL OF ACCEPTANCE. Attractions: It depends on where you go. INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES DO HAVA RIGHT TO REQUIRE MASKS, AND MANY HAD ALREADY BEGUN REQUIRING ONLY UNVACCINATED INDIVIDUALS WEA THEM. All thirty-nine states (17 states with Republican governors and 22 states with Democratic governors) allowed statewide orders to expire. Track the latest Covid-19 developments in the U.S. here. The state guidelines will discourage mask-wearing and promote physicians prescribing off-label medications. Dr. Mark Whiteside, medical director of the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County, advises that wearing a surgical-type mask or facial covering can be effective, particularly for people who are not fully vaccinated. At Zoo Miami, everyone 2 and older need to wear masks inside all indoor facilities, regardless of vaccination status. Jackson Health System, for example, has canceled visitations for most patients. Several cities and large counties, including Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Hillsborough (which includes Tampa), had mask requirements, but Gov. Florida is supporting parents with children in daycare by updating outdated, unscientific guidelines that hurt working families and keep kids out of school. In a White House briefing last week, she said hospital capacity is an important barometer., Our hospitals need to be able to take care of people with heart attacks and strokes, she said. Under this risk level, the CDC is leaving masks up to you, although it is recommending them for anyone exposed to COVID-19, or who has symptoms or tests positive. Visitors still find welcoming lodging options, wide-open spaces, endless blue water for diving and fishing, eco-tourism activities, unique attractions and a laid-back atmosphere where they can relax and recharge. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The. Park visitors may not have access to certain amenities, such as restroom facilities, pavilions, picnic areas and campsites, due to area closures orvisitor safety considerations. She previously covered all things Florida for the Herald as a Real Time/Breaking News Reporter. Licensed vacation rental properties are also thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between rentals, in accordance with these standards. Personal Protective Actions While on Vacation. 2023 www.palmbeachpost.com. The citys indoor mask mandate ended on March 1. However, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Los Angeles city Department of Transportation continue to have website advisories stating face masks are required. The CDC isnt recommending mask-wearing in the first two categories, except among people who have underlying health conditions that put them at high risk for COVID-19. Check websites of your hotels and other lodging facilities to learn what current safety measures are in effect, and what amenities are open and available, such as hotel pools. It's been almost a year since Gov. About 37% of U.S. counties, or 56% of Floridians, still fall under this category. See for yourself with this map, DeSantis surgeon general and health department draw fire for amplifying vaccine doubts, What to do if your COVID test expires or if you test positive? Charter schools: Mask policies at charter schools are set by the governing board of each school. Contactless check-in and payment processes are being utilized when possible. Florida officials currently do not have mandates regarding gatherings' group size. We highlight the stories of Black Floridians seeking emotional healing and wellness. The states masking rule for businesses and workplaces expired on Feb. 11. This might vary depending on which event youre attending. There are a few exceptions, though, addressed below. San Francisco International Airport said it was waiting for further guidance from TSA. >> I THINK WERE GOING TO START SEEING THIS MOVING INTO THE FUTURE, ESPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVE UNDERLYING CO-MORBIDITIES, UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY MEDICATIONSND A EVEN HAVE MAJOR UNDERLYING CONDITIONS, AS WELL. March 29, 2022, at 7:59 p.m. Florida, Other States Challenge CDC Transit Mask Rule. The guidance recognizes that there are millions of employees in Florida working in industries from hospitality to manufacturing to banking who for no reason whatsoever have been forced to wear a mask at work. But the court decision put the mandate on hold. The federal government said Monday passengers traveling on airplanes and other forms of public transportation won't be required to wear a face mask for now after a federal judge in Florida . Key West International Airport was among the first airports in the United States to acquire one of the sophisticated units that provides non-chemical disinfection, according to a manufacturers representative. Your IP: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had recentlyextended the mandate until May 3to allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant of the coronavirus now responsible for the vast majority of U.S. cases. Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. READ:. A spokesperson at first said an order to wear masks remains in effect as we continue to consult with the state public health authorities. The agency later issued a news release saying masks are required at New York facilities, but are optional at New Jersey facilities. Smile Center of Orlando serves residents of Winter Park! Associated Press. The bill, filed by Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville, would put the prohibition on school mask requirements into state law. Performing arts venues: Adrienne Arsht Center in downtown Miami requires everyone age 2 and older to wear a mask. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Dr. Rajiv Bahl, an ER doctor, believes wearing masks in both health care settings, and by people who may be immunocompromised, is not only here to stay but has also risen to a new level of acceptance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday updated its guidelines on whether people should wear a mask or not depending on their communitys COVID-19 risk level. Thank you. When traveling to the Florida Keys, please plan ahead and come prepared. Were still not in low transmission rate. To maximize protection from the virus and prevent possibly spreading it to others, individuals should wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an areaof substantial or high transmission. READ MORE: Mixed reactions after U.S. travel mask mandate ends. Most of the major public charter schools in South Florida recommend masks but are letting parents decide if their children should wear a mask. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order barring local governments and school systems from imposing mask rules. Coverage of the coronavirus pandemic on Health News Florida. You are, of course, still welcome to if you wish depending on your own circumstances and comfort level. They look for: New COVID-19 admissions and the percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied represent the current potential for strain on the health system. Retail customers should endeavor not to handle or try on merchandise. Health experts say the new guidance may bea first step in shiftingthe U.S. to an endemic phase of the pandemic. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo on Thursday announced new COVID-19 guidance for the state that discourages mask-wearing and promotes physicians prescribing off . Oregon lifted its mask mandate for indoor public spaces, including schools, on March 12. Publix eases mask mandates for vaccinated workers and shoppers. The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines and other precautions to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday. A decision by a federal judge in Florida tothrow out a national mask mandate for public transportation across the U.S.created a confusing patchwork of rules for passengers as they navigate airports and transit systems. ORLANDO, Fla. An executive order signed by Florida Gov. The state lifted its indoor mask mandate, including for schools, on Feb. 17. Ned Lamont lifted Connecticut's face-covering order Feb. 28, 2022. To support our commitment to public service journalism: Subscribe Now. But others, including the two main airports in Houston, did away with mask requirements soon after the Transportation Security Administration said it would no longer enforce the mandate. Gov. A mask edict covering students and staff in the states schools was lifted Feb. 28. Our state will continue to make decisions for Floridians rooted in sound science, not fear, whether they are working or in school.. An American Airlines employee wears a face mask while working with customers at a ticket counter in the domestic terminal of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after Biden's administration announced that it will no longer enforce a U.S. mask mandate on public transportation, following a Florida court ruling, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. April 19, 2022. The University of Miami, for example, requires masks indoors but not outside. We need to move on with our lives, Mokdad said. The statewide school mask mandate expired on Feb. 28. (Find all state-level policies and guidance on masks here.). Photo by Alyssa Pointer/REUTERS. The new guidelines will mean most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings. Parents still maintain the right to determine if their child should wear a mask and that remains strictly optional. Where am I still required to wear a mask? Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Dry Tortugas National Park is open, and seaplane and ferry service are fully operational. In her Thursday night tweets, Walensky said community infection rates will determine when and where extra precautions such as mask wearing and testing should be targeted. Fully vaccinated school staff in grades 6-12 dont need to wear a mask. ORLANDO, Fla. As Florida reports a drop in daily coronavirus cases, other states are starting to roll back their COVID-19 restrictions. The Florida law banning school mask mandates applies only to public schools and does not affect private schools. At Sunrises FLA Live Arena, home of the Florida Panthers, masks are recommended, not required. Cases in the U.S. are once again averaging less than 70,000 per day, a figure not seen since last summer when thedelta variant-driven wave swept the South andbegan pounding the North, and before the omicron variantcaused unprecedented levels of COVID nearly everywhere in thecountry. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) continues to recommend the wearing of facial masks/coverings, even for individuals who have been fully vaccinated, as part of a layered prevention strategy to safeguard against COVID-19. Dr. Rajiv Bahl, an ER doctor, believes wearing masks in both health care settings, and by people who may be immunocompromised, is not only here to stay but has also risen to a new level of acceptance. Poll: Do you still wear a COVID mask in places where its not required anymore? 176.53.62.25 The Florida Keys 125-mile-long island chain offers wide-open spaces to take advantage of outdoor activities and the natural beauty of sea and sky. The Florida Keys tourism industry wants you to enjoy your visit, and to remain healthy and happy during your stay. (Orlando Sentinel) Florida Gov. Not at all. However, individual businesses in the Keys may request that masks be worn . The CDC isnt ready to let up, yet. That mandate ended April 18, 2022, when a Florida federal judge reversed the. We are empowering health care practitioners to follow science, not Faucis status quo.. According to the CDC website, to maximize protection from coronavirus variants and prevent possibly spread to others, wear a mask indoors in public "if you are in an areaof substantial or high transmission." Fitness Centers,Retail Shopsand Other Keys Businesses. Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran issued a letter Wednesday telling school districts to amend their mask policies for the 2021-22 school year to make masks optional. However, faculty and staff in grades preK-5 must mask up, regardless of their vaccination status, according to the most recent Archdiocese mask policy. AND DOCTORS SAY THERES GOOD REASON FOR THAT. Entrance fees do apply. Public schools: No one needs to wear a mask inside Miami-Dade and Broward public schools. The change comes as COVID cases and hospitalizations decline and more places across the country have loosened or dropped their mask mandates The Florida Department of Health also recently issued new guidance recommending, among other things, that businesses should not require employees to mask up. Camping, use of restrooms and recreational boating are also permitted. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. At Aventura Mall and Brickell City Centre, for example, masks are recommended, but not required. Heres a look at how U.S. transportation centers and providers are responding: Major airlines were some of the first to update their rules after the court decision. In those areas, the CDC now says you can stop wearing a mask indoors if you want. Though Californias universal indoor-mask rule has expired, a requirement for masks in schools remains in effect. Here is what is shifting at the state level: California allowed its universal indoor mask mandate to expire on Feb. 15 and stopped requiring masks in schools on March 11. At Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, and at loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins, masks are recommended. Here's what this all means. In most public places in Central Florida, masks are not required. For people in areas where the risk of COVID is high, the CDC still advises that everyone wear masks in indoor public places. STEWART: AS WESH 2S AMANDA DUKES REPORTS, YOULL STILL NDEE TO HOLD ONTO YOUR MASK FOR MANY HEALTHCARE SETNGTIS WHERE EXPERTS SAY MASKS COULD BE REQUIRED FOR THE LONG .UL AMANDA: WITH NO MORE FEDERAL MASK MANDATE ON PLANES AND OTHER FORMS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, MANY ARE WONDERING, WHERE IAM STILL REQUIRED TO WEAR AAS M ITS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS ISSUED AN EXECUTIVE ORDER BARRING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND SCHOOL SYSMS FROM IMPOSING MASK RULES, D INAN MOST PUBLIC PLACES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED. People considered to be high risk for severe illness should also speak with a doctor on whether to wear a mask. Full Episode Tuesday . Students at James Denman Middle School in San Francisco. Here is the latest advice. What to expect at the store By Michelle Marchante. The regional train system serving the Washington, D.C., area said Monday masks will be optional for its customers and employees going forward. Doctors say there's good reason for that. Please dispose of used masks, gloves and other personal items in waste containers. Otherwise no, you do not at this time. He said the recent decline in cases, hospitalizations and deaths are reasons why policymakers can ease back on mask mandates. Masks are optional for fully vaccinated guests at Walt Disney World. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Daily U.S. COVID-19 infection rates are down to about 82,000 cases nationwide, according to a database kept by The New York Times, and hospitalizations are down about 44 percent. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order May 3, 2021. that barred local governments and school systems from imposing COVID-19 restrictions, including mask rules. The recommendations were released Thursday as DeSantis criticized the CDC and President Joe Biden during a partisan speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando. Previously, the CDC was focusing on COVID-19 case numbers. 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Updated on February 16, 2022. "The mask requirement remains in place and we will continue to assess the duration of the requirement in consultation with CDC," Transportation Security Administration spokesperson Robert Langston said in a statement Friday. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/florida-court-ruling-on-national-transportation-mask-mandate-creates-pathwork-of-rules, Mixed reactions after U.S. travel mask mandate ends, WATCH: White House press secretary Psaki holds briefing after judge voids travel mask mandate, WATCH: Vice President Harris announces $3.7 billion boost for public transportation, Inconsistent data masks the pandemics toll on Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. 1:06. The updated guidance language can be found, Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Over $1 Million to Moore Haven for Rural Infrastructure Improvements, Governor Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Dr. Joe Ladapo Buck CDC with New Official State Guidance, Pushing Back Against Corporate Masking for Employees, Updating Daycare Guidance to Limit Child Isolation to 5 Days, Updating the School Rule to Limit Student Isolation to 5 Days. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. The changes will affect facilities other than those in communities seeing high levels of COVID-19 transmission. Florida lawmakers, at the request of Gov. Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York, for instance, could ditch masks at their departing airport and on the plane, but would have to put them back on once they get off their flight in New York. People want to live freely in Florida, without corporate masking creating a two-tier society and without overbearing isolation for children, Gov. The voucher rule backed by the Board of Education aims to protect students from "COVID-19 harassment," a new term coined by state officials to give parents another outlet to avoid mask rules. About 37% of U.S. counties, or 56% of Floridians, still fall under. Return items to store staff for proper replacement on shelves. To reinforce tourism-related businesses' coronavirus protective practices, visitors to the island chain are strongly encouraged to be mindful of personal spaces, respect current regulations, wear well-fitting masks/face coverings in public when necessary and continue to take other measures to protect their health and traveling companions as well as Keys residents. Evidence suggests that most secondary transmission occurs early on. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Check your email frequently, too, in case there are any updates. Ron DeSantis on Monday suspended all local mask mandates in the state. It depends on where you go. Contributors:Jeanine Santucci, Christine Fernando, Mike Stucka and Jennifer Sangalang,USAToday Network, C. A. Bridges is a Digital Producer for the USA TODAY Network, working with multiplenewsrooms across Florida. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced new COVID-19 guidance for the state. Remain quarantined in your hotel room/accommodations until you receive medical advice, and notify the hotel front desk of your situation. Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Hey, Curious305: Can I throw used COVID tests in the trash? Probably time to lighten up, Husty said. Despite a lack of evidence that masks, and particularly cloth face coverings, prevent the transmission of COVID-19, many corporations have continued to require their employees to wear masks at work, regardless of the situation. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order barring local governments and school systems from imposing mask rules. It also advises businesses to stop requiring masks for workers, and recommends that adults and children with COVID can shorten quarantines to five days. But in Florida, as of Friday, only 25 of our67 counties are in the low or medium categories, representing just 44% of all Floridians. The change comes as nearly all U.S. states that had put in place indoor mask-wearing mandates for the winter omicron surge are letting them lapse as cases have precipitously dropped nationwide. Each county is color-coded: orange for high risk, yellow for medium green for low. Individual businesses may request facial coverings or social distancing, and hand washing and sanitizing are always highly recommended. This is the second time since the week of Dec. 19 that Florida reported fewer than 100,000 cases in one week. Additionally, COVID-19 Test Sites in the Florida Keys are open to visitors and residents. It's hard to stay on top of it all but Health News Florida can help. Los Angeles International, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International also eliminated their mask requirements. It can get tricky figuring out what rules apply where, but if you think about where you're going and whether the place is federally, locally, or privately run, you will have your answer. Currently, there is not a statewide mandate in Florida making the wearing of facial masks required. Theres been a change in level and guidance, Florida COVID weekly update: Miami-Dade, Broward see an increase in cases, Catching COVID may increase chances of developing an autoimmune disease, study says, How many people are vaccinated for COVID in Florida? Does that mean you can stop wearing a mask at restaurants and movie theaters in Florida now? The new 5-day isolation guidance for COVID-19 issued by the Florida Department of Health is based on science and was informed by access to treatments, the benefits and harms of isolation, and widespread immunity. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a1348b18ce4da2a We know that everyone has different comfort levels, and anyone who wants to continue wearing a mask is encouraged to do so. Florida never had a mask mandate, but other states did and they're rolling back their restrictions. Local journalists work hard to keep you informed about the things you care about, and you can support them by subscribing to yourlocal news organization. Masking remains mandatory for all in health care settings such as hospitals, doctors' offices and urgent care centers; long-term care facilities; and shelters. You should continue to wear a mask where required by laws, rules, regulations, or local guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. Both . Attractions: It depends on where you go. Airports werent as fast to do away with masks, with several expressing uncertainty about the ruling and taking a wait-and-see approach. You have the personal responsibility to protect yourself and others in terms of public health. Previously, she worked as a news writer at WSVN Channel 7 and was a 2020-2021 Poynter-Koch Media & Journalism fellow. also in line with the county's rules. Catholic schools in the Miami area now have a mask mandate in place for both. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky tweeted Thursday that the agency is shifting its focus to concentrate on preventing the spread of COVID-19 to minimize the strain on the health care system. An indoor mask mandate, the final statewide masking rule in place, ended on March 25. 1996 - 2023 NewsHour Productions LLC. [TRENDING: When will I-4 express lanes open? May 14, 2021 8:30 PM. LEGOLAND Florida Resort is a multi-day vacation destination built for kids 2-12. throw out a national mask mandate for public transportation across the U.S. Ron DeSantis wiped out all local COVID-related government . BRANDON, Fla. (CN) Declaring a new "freedom agenda," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed four bills into law on Thursday restricting mask and Covid-19 vaccine mandates in an effort to combat federal rules handed down by President Joe Biden. But that doesn't mean Floridians can toss their masks. Under the revised determinations, about 63% of U.S. counties now are considered low or medium risk of COVID-19, affecting about 70% of all Americans. Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. It also advises businesses to stop requiring masks for workers, and recommends that adults and children with COVID can shorten quarantines to five days. At Everglades National Park, visitor centers remain closed, although camping is allowed. Originally founded in December 2006 as an independent grassroots publication dedicated to coverage of health issues in Florida, Health News Florida was acquired by WUSF Public Media in September 2012. Visitors are encouraged to be mindful of personal space, respect local regulations and practices (such as wearing face coverings when needed) and continue to take other measures to protect their health and that of their traveling companions. This guidance makes clear that all employees at a corporation should not be forced to wear a mask while at work. Florida Gov. We still have a pandemic. Miami-Dade and Broward counties have issued mask rules for their government buildings throughout the pandemic. Do not discard them on tables, on the floor or ground, along a roadway or near the shoreline. Our responsibility is to keep you informed, and to help discern whats important for your family as you make what could be life-saving decisions. 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