Hundreds Rally for Medical Freedom at Florida Capitol

Hundreds of people gathered in a courtyard outside the Florida Capitol Tuesday to urge lawmakers to pass bills preventing mask mandates in the state, banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates for children, and protecting Floridians from losing their jobs for not getting the shots.

About 400 people waved signs and cheered for speakers who represented 25 allied organizations at the Rally for Medical Freedom. Buses and car caravans brought people angry about vaccine and mask mandates from across the Sunshine State.

Gov. Ron Desantis (R) had called for lawmakers to be in Tallahassee this week for a special session, urging them to pass bills that would take on a variety of issues, all related to COVID-19 mandates.

One proposed bill being considered by lawmakers would outline ways for employees to opt-out of required vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, also known as the novel coronavirus. It would require employers to grant exemptions from vaccine mandates for medical reasons, such as pregnancy or anticipated pregnancy, or for natural immunity if confirmed with a state Department of Health-approved antibody test.

The bill also would require employers to allow workers to opt out of taking the vaccine if they choose to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Or they could opt out if they were willing to submit to periodic testing for the virus. Tests would be at no cost to the employee. The state Department of Health (DOH) would define how often the tests need to be performed…. (Excerpts from the Epoch Times)