Governor DeSantis Extends State of Emergency by 60 Days.

Written by Kristen Schmutz

Belden Communications News

Governor Ron DeSantis extends Florida’s State of Emergency Order by another 60 days early Tuesday, due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic.

The original State of Emergency was put in effect back in March, flowed by a first extension in May. Phase 2 of the Governor’s Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step Plan for Florida’s Recovery remains in place.

There is no talk at this time, of the Governor reinstating another Safer-at-Home order.

The state confirmed 7,300 new virus cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to almost 214,000. Another 63 people died, bringing the state total to almost 4,000.