Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Monday morning that Florida’s re-opening might result in a surge of coronavirus cases.
“Now is the time to double down,” Fauci said on Good Morning America. “We are not talking about shutting anything down, we are talking about common sense type of public health measures.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Friday to lift nearly all COVID-19 restrictions in the state. This includes the opening of restaurants and bars at full capacity.
Different counties have reached out to residents to inform them that masks are still mandatory.
Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Manatee counties still require face-covering in any indoor establishments, except homes. The Phase 3 announcement, however, lifts any fines or penalties for people who fail to adhere to these measures.
Tampa prepares to host Super Bowl as state enters Phase 3, governor hopes for big crowd
Gov. Ron DeSantis expects a sold-out 2021 Super Bowl as Florida is now starting to open at full capacity.
DeSantis announced in a press conference on Friday that there will be no major restrictions for the upcoming Super Bowl LV. The governor wants to see a full Raymond James Stadium next February despite coronavirus concerns.
“Outdoor transmission has just not been a major factor,” he said.
According to the NFL, the sporting event can bring between $300 million and $500 million to the host city.
But experts worry that the large number of people that comes with the event could lead to a second coronavirus wave in the area. Last time Tampa hosted the Super Bowl, more than 100,000 people traveled to the region from across the country.
Nonprofit seeks to help students of color understand artificial intelligence algorithms, impact on them
A Tampa Bay nonprofit aims to educate students of color on how artificial intelligence algorithms often work against them.
By partnering with the Upward Bound program at the University of South Florida, the “A-I Education Project” intends to provide young people of color with the tools to navigate systems that often make their access to colleges, loans or housing harder.
“It’d be critical for them to use this artificial intelligence class as a bridge to kind of challenging their critical thinking skills,” said Raymond Cabrera, director of the Upward Bound program.
The Tampa organization seeks to empower students of minority groups by expanding their understanding of immerging technology.
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