As of Friday morning, Florida was one of three states accounting for 40% of all new COVID-19 infections.

Despite the rapid rise in numbers, Gov. Ron DeSantis is vowing not to issue any COVID-19 mandates or lockdowns.

DeSantis said that despite the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, lockdowns or statewide mask mandates will not be happening in Florida.

He said he believes he's successfully handling the COVID-19 situation without them.

The state is averaging about 6,500 cases per day.

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