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Congresswoman Frankel Says The Coronavirus Is Here To Stay For 2020

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Congresswoman Lois Frankel
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U.S. Florida Congresswoman Lois Frankel spoke on COVID-19 during video call with the Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus.

U.S. Florida Congresswoman Lois Frankel says there won’t be a cure or vaccine for the coronavirus this year. She sits on the House’s Labor, Health and Education Sub-Committee. Frankel says she’s spent hours in committee meetings with the nation’s top health officials:

“I can just discern from what I have heard this virus is going to be with us for many many months. Whether there is a vaccine or a cure, if it’s going to happen, it’s not going to happen this year. That’s all there is to it.”

Frankel explains testing, contact tracing, and self-isolation will be vital in tamping down on the recent spike in coronavirus cases.

Robbie Gaffney graduated from Florida State University with degrees in Digital Media Production and Creative Writing. Before working at WFSU, they recorded FSU’s basketball and baseball games for Seminole Productions as well as interned for the PBS Station in Largo, Florida. Robbie loves playing video games such as Shadow of the Colossus, Animal Crossing, and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. Their other hobbies include sleeping and watching anime.