Florida GOP lawmaker says 'time is now' to reopen state as coronavirus cases near 30,000

At least 29,648 people have tested positive for coronavirus and 987 people have died in the state, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Republican Florida state Representative Anthony Sabatini wrote an essay arguing his state should"open all business establishments" and end the current lockdown.

At least 29,648 people have tested positive for the new strain of coronavirus, which causes the COVID-19 disease."Beginning this weekend, the Governors of Georgia and South Carolina—based on the most recent scientific data—are re-opening the economies of their states. Florida should safely follow our neighbor's lead and do the same," he wrote.

"Like Georgia and South Carolina, we are on the downward trajectory of the fight against COVID. And it is time to respond to these facts appropriately."Sabatini added:"Instead of sitting around for an indefinite period awaiting total COVID elimination—while our economy lays in shambles—we should begin the process of re-opening as soon as possible. The curve of the virus has been flattened and now it is time to do what's right.

"Business owners should follow CDC guidelines. Those who are elderly and those with pre-existing medical issues should remain at home," he wrote.

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