In the White House guidelines for state’s to re-open during the coronavirus pandemic there are several criteria states should satisfy before beginning a phased reopening.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced earlier this week Florida will begin phase one of a gradual reopening. The first stage begins Monday.
Here’s where Florida stands on the White House guidelines: The first category is symptoms. States should have a downward trajectory of influenza-like symptoms reported within a 14 day period, according to the guidelines.
To determine if Florida meets the White House guidelines, News 6 referred to the state’s flu report which shows flu activity is decreasing in the state.