Florida 107 deaths restrictions, health department posted 2,795 new coronavirus cases

 Florida 107 deaths restrictions, health department posted 2,795 new coronavirus cases.

As Florida moves into “Phase 3” of reopening under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new executive order, the state health department posted 2,795 new coronavirus cases and 107 new resident fatalities on Saturday.

In total, 698,682 people have been infected statewide, and 14,022 Florida residents have died. With 168 non-resident deaths, the combined toll is 14,190.

Each report includes deaths from several previous days, as it can take two weeks or more for fatalities to be logged.

The order also bans local governments from closing businesses or penalizing people for not complying with local orders, such as mask requirements — leading to at least one Central Florida county being flooded with calls asking if people no longer have to wear one.

In the heat of the confusion, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings cautioned to residents Friday that the pandemic is far from order. Dyer on Friday urged people to continue wearing masks and practice social distancing “irrespective of the governor’s order today.”

“During the last few months, our individual and collective actions have helped us reduce the spread of COVID-19 here in Orange County,” Dyer tweeted Saturday. “I encourage everyone to continue taking the pandemic precautions to protect yourself, your loved ones and every person in our community.”