Since Gov. Ron DeSantis reopened the state for Phase 3 of COVID-19 restrictions last week, families around the state are rallying online to urge him to rethink his actions.
“I am marked by COVID, because I lost two of my family members in one week,” said Diane Russo of Tampa.
In reaction to over 15,000 deaths in Florida alone, the rally is being held throughout what the groups call the National Week of Mourning, Oct. 4-11.
“It could have been avoided if only we had elected officials that didn’t care so much about reopening the economy,” said Nancy Barista, who took part in a virtual rally this week. “That care about those that had little to no chance of surviving.”
DeSantis signed an order lifting many restrictions on bars, restaurant occupancy and other safety precautions that had been in place since the start of the pandemic.
Presidential debate hits a snag over Trump illness concerns
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced Thursday that for the first time in history it wanted to host a president debate that would be virtual.
The planned Oct. 15 debate between President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden was thrown into doubt after Trump tested positive for the coronavirus leaving many to wonder what would happen with the upcoming presidential debate.
The Commission started the morning Thursday with the announcement that the debate, scheduled for Miami, would be held online “in order to protect the health and safety of all involved with the second presidential debate.”
“No I’m not going to waste my time on a virtual debate,” Trump responded in an interview on Fox Business.
By the end of the day, all parties were discussing delaying the debate instead of holding it online.
Depression targeted in national screening day awareness
Thursday marked National Depression Screening Day, amid a pandemic that is adding to the problem.
Many people are challenged daily in finding ways to cope with a mental illness during their everyday lifestyle. During the difficult times of COVID-19, its easy to get lost in worrying about everyone and everything else happening in the world.
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses throughout the world. Yearly, there are over 16 million American adults being affected.
There are many mental health tests available online.
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