TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis and surgeon Dr. Joseph Ladapop visited Tampa Wednesday to announce $60 million for cancer research and prevention. The state has received applications to award these funds to the organization.
During the suspension, both leaders asked questions.
The Desantis administration continues to push to lift the requirements for students to get scheduled shots.
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“We have all these countries all over the world: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, (and) the UK. They are not mandatory,” Radapop said.
In Florida, the requirements are still in place, but the surgeon general is working to lift a handful. The Associated Press has obtained a form for the Florida Department of Health.
Most obligations must be lifted with the help of Congress, such as measles and polio. However, Ladapo has admitted so far that he has not partnered with lawmakers from any Chamber of Commerce.
“I don’t know where the lawmakers are. We’re working on some of the Ministry of Health in terms of building language,” Radapop said.
Rep. Michael Owen, Republican of Apollo Beach, confirmed he was working on some language. It is still unclear whether he will introduce the bill. State Rep. Susan Valdez, a Republican from Tampa, is not working on vaccine-related laws. These two lawmakers attended the initial announcement earlier this month.
Democrats in Florida and most health groups are opposed to Radapop’s plan against concerns about the revival of some illnesses. Democrats also said there are options for parents to opt out. The governor has confirmed that parents are increasing using that option.
“What we’ve seen since Covid has seen more and more parents choose far more people,” Desantis said.
Also, LADAPO does not believe insurance coverage is an issue if the state terminates all vaccine orders.
