Throughout Tampa this weekend, hordes of football fans crammed into bars, clogged streets and belted chants — many without masks, despite dire warnings from public health experts that the Super Bowl could become a superspreader event. ADADIn a news conference Sunday, Castor also pleaded with fans to act responsibly if the Buccaneers won, the Tampa Bay Times reported. “Well, we’ve done so well in putting on a safe Super Bowl, when we do win tonight, I just want to keep safety at the forefront of everyone’s minds,” she said. Ron DeSantis (R) has battled against many restrictions, and mask mandates or occupancy restrictions throughout the state have been difficult to enforce since the governor lifted all coronavirus restrictions in September. ADBefore the Super Bowl, maskless crowds were also a common sight around Tampa.

Source: Washington Post February 08, 2021 11:00 UTC