[Hoot Gibson]

Florida ranks 24th among states with a COVID-19 fatality rated of 180 per 100,000. New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island rank #1, #2, and #3 with rates of 276, 262, and 259 deaths per 100,000. Florida's rate is even more impressive considering it has the 5th highest median age among states because it is such a big retirement destination.

People trying to detract from Florida's success managing the pandemic while avoiding crippling their economy with lengthy lock downs of businesses are being very dishonest.