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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 06: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference about the opening of a COVID-19 vaccination site at the Hard Rock Stadium on January 06, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The governor announced that the stadium's parking lot which offers COVID-19 tests will begin to offer COVID-19 vaccinations for residents 65 and older to drive up and get vaccinated. The vaccination site opened today for a trial run but it was not known when it will be open to the general public. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Fla. Gov. DeSantis: State will send out 1M at-home tests to nursing homes

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launched an initiative that distributes at-home coronavirus tests to senior citizens. He highlighted the need for the program during a press conference in West Palm Beach Thursday, assuring state officials recognize seniors are at greater risk.