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April 3, 2020

Florida Governor's Social Distancing Order Exempts Religious Gatherings
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In Florida, a statewide remain-at-home order went into effect early
Friday, after Republican Governor Ron De Santis ended his weeks-long
opposition to strict social distancing measures. Houses of worship are
exempted under the order as "essential businesses" - raising fears of
community spread at churches, mosques and synagogues. At least 144
people have died of COVID-19 in Florida, which has one of the nation's
largest populations of residents 65 and older. 


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