With only days until its presidential primary, Florida — known for its large senior citizen population — is bracing for an election day amid a health pandemic
Washington, DC With only days until its presidential primary, Florida -- known for its large senior citizen population -- is bracing for an election day amid a health pandemic.
Since the novel coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic on Wednesday, state election officials have made a number of changes, from relocating polling sites to encouraging more early voting, to protect the health of the state's 4 million people who are over the age of 65 and represent one-fifth of the total population of the state.According to CNN Health's state-by-state tally of coronavirus cases, Florida has at least 46 confirmed cases, including two deaths.
— Laurel M. Lee March 10, 2020 Additionally, election officials this week were supplied with hygiene guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which included washing of hands, using hand sanitizer and wiping down voting machines.The Florida State Department provided county election officials with information and guidance on recommended precautions, which included wiping down voting equipment and practicing frequent hand hygiene.
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