Republican lawmakers across the country are challenging social distancing measures put in place to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, either by passing or trying to pass legislation that overrides virus mitigation regulations put in place by both Democratic and Republican governors.
GOP-controlled legislatures in three states have passed laws to either exempt religious groups from social distancing measures or to end the measures altogether.
That goes against the advice of public health experts — including Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease specialist on Donald Trump’s coronavirus task force. Continue reading.