Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ridiculed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidelines on mask-wearing, and vowed to not implement new lockdowns.On Wednesday, the Republican was widely considered to be a leading contender for the 2024 presidency race. He spoke at a conservative conference in Salt Lake City and made a pointed statement against the Biden administration's urgent appeal to all Americans, regardless of their vaccination status, to wear face covers in areas where there are high levels of new infections.Did you not receive the CDCs memo DeSantis said, "I don't see you complying," to a crowd of about 450 people. Most of them were not wearing masks.CDC RECOMMENDS VACCINATE PEOPLE TO WEAR MASKS INDOORS"It is vital that we affirm unambiguously no to lockdowns or school closures, restrictions, mandates, and no other forms of lockdowns," said the Republican governor.The shift in direction on Tuesday was blamed by the White House for unvaccinated individuals. Karine Jean-Pierre, White House spokesperson, stated that the CDC must adapt to the coronavirus and its more contagious variant delta.DeSantis and other Republicans are particularly offended by the CDC's recommendation that students cover their faces before starting school in the fall.He tweeted Wednesday that "Forcing children to wear masks in school is bad policy." "Parents have the best ability to decide whether their children should wear masks to school. The parents' decision should not be overridden by Washington bureaucrats or local authorities.DeSantis, however, urged Florida residents to get the vaccine last week, claiming that it was "saving lives."CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM THE WASHINGTON XAMINERThe governor of Florida, St. Petersburg stated that if you have been vaccinated and are fully vaccinated, there is virtually no chance you will become seriously ill or die from COVID. Over 95% of those admitted to hospitals are not fully vaccinated, or are not vaccinated at any level. These vaccines save lives. They reduce mortality.Continue the story49% of the state population are fully vaccinated. 57% of those who have received at least one dose have been vaccinated. Florida has experienced a 124% rise in vaccine-related deaths, 123% more hospitalizations and 44% more cases in the past two weeks.Washington Examiner VideosTags: News, Ron DeSantis, Florida, CDC, Face masks, Schools, Kids, Coronavirus, VaccinationOriginal Author: Jake DimaOriginal Location: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis mocks the new CDC mask guidance, and vows to end lockdowns
