Governor’s task force on reopening May 27, 2020

Howard Kessler, MD, PSR Florida | Naples Daily News

I am shocked Gov. DeSantis appointed an advisory task force charged with reopening our state with only a token number having medical degrees.

As president of Physicians for Social Responsibility Florida, I speak on behalf of many physicians across the state that science and medicine must be strong voices at the table. “First do no harm.”

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