Texas, Florida Report Fewer Coronavirus Cases than Blue State New York Despite No Mask Mandates

Both Florida and Texas are reporting fewer new cases of the Chinese coronavirus than blue state New York despite no statewide mask mandates, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows.

Leftists heavily criticized Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) this month after he lifted restrictions across the state, including the statewide mask mandate, which had been in effect since July. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has continued to come under the same level of criticism throughout the pandemic, as he stood as one of the few governors who refused to take executive action on masks. The Florida governor, particularly, has continued to confront members of the establishment media for selective outrage, telling reporters last month they do not seem to care as much about public health compliance, such as masking and social distancing, “if it’s a ‘peaceful protest.’”

“Then it’s fine. You don’t care as much if they’re celebrating a Biden election. You only care about it if it’s people you don’t like,” he said.