The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths reported in Florida from March 1, 2020 to Oct. 9, 2020 by the Department of Health are underreported due to data collection problems.
Rebekah Jones was thrust into the national spotlight when she accused the DeSantis administration of directing her to falsify COVID-19 positivity rates to support the push to reopen Florida after months of quarantine. In the investigative report, released Thursday, investigators said there was "insufficient evidence" to prove or disprove Jones’ claims.