Tag: Dr. Joseph Ladapo

Florida Democrats Walk Out on Surgeon General’s Confirmation Hearing

In a sign of solidarity Jan. 26 Florida House Democrats walked out before a vote came on the state surgeon general’s confirmation. Democrats said the reason for the walkout was because Dr. Joseph Ladapo could not “adequately answer questions on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.” Even with Democrats abstaining from the vote, Republicans unanimously advanced…


Florida Surgeon General: If You Have No Symptoms, Please Don’t Get Tested

Florida’s Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo issued new guidance for COVID-19 tests on Jan. 4 in a bid to reduce the strain on the state’s testing centers. So many people are using the centers the availability of tests is under pressure. “We are going to scale back,” Ladapo told reporters at a press conference. “We’re…