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April 15, 2020

Florida Governor Declares Pro Wrestling an "Essential Service" Amid Lockdown
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In Florida, Republican Governor Ron De Santis is defending his
administration's decision to classify professional wrestling events as
essential services during the lockdown. World Wrestling Entertainment
resumed live matches without audiences on Monday. The governor has
repeatedly defied calls by local officials to take stronger action to
slow the spread of the coronavirus.

On Monday, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees was removed from a
press briefing after he said social distancing measures might need to
remain in place for a year or longer.

Dr. Scott Rivkees: "So, as long as we're going to have COVID in the
environment - and this is a tough virus - we're going to have to
practice these measures so that we are all protected."

Just moments after those remarks, Dr. Rivkees was ushered out of the
room by Governor De Santis's spokesperson.


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