Apr 1, 2020
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, in response to Governor DeSantis issuing a stay-at-home order due to COVID-19, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, a statewide elected member of the Florida Cabinet, offered the following statement:
“When I called for this stay-at-home order nearly two weeks ago, there was a reason. It was necessary to flatten the curve and save lives. I said then I would stand with the Governor when he issued the order, and I do so now. Thank you, Governor, for making the right call. Together, we will fight this virus and preserve the state we love.”
Commissioner Fried first called on the Governor to issue a stay-at-home order on March 20, and has continued calling for this necessary order since then.
