1 Apr 2020

Coronavirus: Florida's pandemic response criticised

From Morning Report, 6:48 am on 1 April 2020

There is continued criticism of the way Florida is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

The US southern state was slow to introduce any restrictions on movement and socialising which is a concern because a quarter of the population in Florida is over 60.

There are close to 6000 confirmed cases in Florida with 71 deaths.

Florida's Govenor Ron DeSantis copped plenty of flack for his slow response to the outbreak, allowing beaches, bars, restaurants and theme parks to remain open and not issuing a statewide stay at home order.

DeSantis has instead introduced screening of travelers from Coronavirus hotspots in the United States, primarily New York. Florida correspondent Mathew Peddie speaks to Corin Dann.