Peter Schorsch
Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics.
First Shot
During a televised press conference Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would issue an executive order requiring travelers arriving from New York and New Jersey to self-quarantine. Both states have a high concentration of coronavirus cases — New York leads the nation with nearly 21,000 as of Monday evening; New Jersey has the second-most cases with nearly 3,000. DeSantis said travelers who violate the order could face criminal penalties. The announcement comes as some states — and some local governments in Florida — have announced stay-at-home orders to combat the spread of COVID-19. DeSantis said a statewide stay-at-home order isn’t being considered yet.
Coronavirus Numbers
Positive cases:
— 1,147 FL residents (+51 since 11 a.m. Monday)
— 80 Non-FL residents (+5 since 11 a.m. Monday)
Origin:
— 249 Travel related
— 233 Contact with a confirmed case
— 158 Both
— 587 Under investigation
Deaths:
— 18 in FL
Evening Reads
“Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape virus” via The Associated Press
“The virus can be stopped, but only with harsh steps, experts say” via Donald G. McNeil Jr. of The New York Times
“‘I know, but what do you want me to do?’: Anthony Fauci’s strikingly honest review of Donald Trump’s coronavirus response” via Aaron Blake of The Washington Post
“Feds: Virus frauds spread, preying on Medicare recipients” via The Associated Press
“Ken Lawson says DEO dealing with ‘unprecedented number’ of unemployment applications” via Ryan Nicol of Florida Politics
“FL college students have begun learning through video conferencing. Will it work?” via Isaac Morgan of the Florida Phoenix
“Hillsborough won’t issue stay at home order, at least not this week” via Janelle Irwin Taylor of Florida Politics
“Miami-Dade ER doctors say COVID-19 crisis is unprecedented in pleading letter to the public” via Ryan Nicol of Florida Politics
“High schoolers will take their AP exams at home, College Board says” via Jeff Solochek of the Tampa Bay Times
“Florida Lottery closes offices, but games will continue” via Luis Ramadan of the Palm Beach Post
“Virus sends a nation of restaurant-goers back to the kitchen” via The Associated Press
Quote of the Day
“I know people have questions about how long is this going to go on. I can tell you, my own wife has the same angst, and that’s natural.” — Ron DeSantis, in an afternoon coronavirus briefing.
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