Federal rules changed to allow more testing for coronavirus. Florida isn’t going to follow them. Local hospitals are unable to perform tests for COVID-19 themselves. Instead, Florida’s health leaders advised doctors to order tests only for people who fit a more narrow criteria: a history of travel to a high-risk area, or close contact with a confirmed coronavirus patient within 14 days of showing symptoms.

Floridians need the same access to COVID-19 testing as all Americans. Please contact Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Health to advocate for change.