Governor DeSantis urges restaurant dining during press conference amid pandemic

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Gov. Ron DeSantis at Okeechobee Steak House for a press conference.

Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference Tuesday from Okeechobee Steak House Tuesday afternoon.

The governor reaffirmed restaurants will remain fully open and reassured owners and workers he is fully supporting the hospitality industry.

Amid increasing COVID-19 cases and deaths recently in the state, DeSantis said statistics show the majority of coronavirus infections are happening with the home and not while people are dining out.

You can watch the news conference in the player below or click here:

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