WHAT WE KNOW:
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a fiery speech in which he highlighted his state’s commitment to keeping schools open.
VIDEO:
Florida schools are open, and every parent has the right to send their kids to school for in-person instruction. Those who insist on keeping the schoolhouse doors closed are ignoring evidence and placing special interests ahead of the best interests of children and families. pic.twitter.com/DG9iUuKMlc
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 15, 2021
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE:
HEADLINES:
• DeSantis calls updated CDC guidance a ‘disgrace’ and blasts Democrats over teachers unions
GO DEEPER:
NEW: K-12 schools can safely operate for in-person instruction during the #COVID19 pandemic by combining prevention steps. Learn more: https://t.co/cqJOW6vrmf. pic.twitter.com/P3yrxWAfmJ
— CDC (@CDCgov) February 16, 2021
Join the CDC #COVID19 Partner Update Call Monday, February 22, at 3:30 pm ET via Zoom.
Title: Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools through Phased Mitigation.
Retweet and Register: https://t.co/TUcuyTKIWn.#school #health #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/xXa1BFtDw1— CDC (@CDCgov) February 16, 2021
