It was Dr. Scott Rivkees, the Florida surgeon general. Ron DeSantis had decided that the worst was over for Florida, he said. Mr. DeSantis had begun listening to doctors who believed the virus’s threat was overstated, and he no longer supported preventive measures like limiting indoor dining. Mr. DeSantis was going his own way on Covid. Nearly three years later, the governor now presents his Covid strategy not only as his biggest accomplishment, but as the foundation for his presidential campaign.

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Persons: Deborah L, Scott Rivkees, “, ’ ”, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, ” Organizations: White, Gov, The New York Times Locations: Florida, Covid, New York, California