Florida's next surgeon general opposes mask, vaccine mandates
Source: Miami Herald
Updated September 21, 2021 3:57 PM
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new surgeon general for Florida on Tuesday, a Harvard-trained doctor who advocated for an approach to the coronavirus pandemic that emphasizes protecting individual rights over community-based precautions.
Dr. Joseph Ladapo, a UCLA researcher who expressed skepticism that vaccines could help end the pandemic, said Tuesday that he would “reject fear” as a public health strategy.
“Florida will completely reject fear as a way of making policies,” Ladapo said. “That’s been something that’s been, unfortunately, a centerpiece of health policies.”
As surgeon general, Ladapo will oversee the state’s Department of Health, Florida’s lead agency on combating the coronavirus pandemic. He replaces Dr. Scott Rivkees, a pediatrician whose last day was Monday.
Ladapo indicated on Tuesday that he’ll play a more prominent role than Rivkees, who was noticeably absent from public appearances over the last year.............................
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I shake my head at this. Blacks have worse outcomes for #covid and most health problems--and yet this new S. Gen of Florida is Black--he will be working against the health of Blacks--and all people of Florida for that matter.
In the end it does not matter what color the SG=--their duty is to protect the health of its citizens. Given what he believes and says, Ladapo will not be improving the health of no one.
"Ladapo’s hiring now means three major Florida health agencies will be led by Black officials. The Department of Children and Families is led by Shevaun Harris. The Agency for Health Care Administration is led by Simone Marstiller."
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