TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has “lost control of Florida’s COVID-19 response,” according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried.Fried released a statement knocking DeSantis’ leadership amid the coronavirus pandemic on the same day the Florida Department of Health reported a record-high number of COVID-19 cases confirmed statewide in a single day.[READ: What happened to flattening COVID-19 curve?
Data shows Florida is among states with increases]She said the recent spike in reported cases “makes it clear” that the public health situation is not under control.“His policies are simply not working, and he’s recklessly reopening Florida despite the data screaming for caution.