TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended all bars and nightclubs in Florida for 30 days, effective as of 5 p.m.
Tuesday, due to concerns over coronavirus. It was not immediately clear if bars and nightclubs would have to shutter completely or if they will be allowed to serve food to patrons. “We are going to encourage people to take advantage of takeout and delivery services,” DeSantis said. “We are also going to be requiring restaurants screen all employees and prohibit entry for employees that may have a positive response to all the trigger questions.” Just minutes earlier, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced bars in the city would be banned from selling alcoholic beverages on premises until March 31.