On April 1, 2020, Florida Governor Ron Desantis issued Order 20-91 directing Floridians to limit
their movements and personal interactions outside of their home to
only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services or
conduct essential activities, and additionally directing senior
citizens and individuals with significant underlying medical
conditions to stay at home during the continued COVID-19 crisis.
The order does not define specify at what age individuals are
considered to be senior citizens. The Safer at Home Order went into
effect at 12:01 a.m. on April 3, 2020, and will expire on April 30,
2020, unless extended by a subsequent order.
Under the order, Floridians are encouraged to work from home.
Businesses are encouraged to provide delivery, carry-out, or
curbside service to the greatest extent practicable. The Order
indicates that there will be a list of both essential services and
essential activities to supplement those listed in the
