On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, State Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD, issued Emergency Order DOH No. 22-005 pursuant to Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order 22-219 declaring a State of Emergency for all Florida counties

Extension of Prior Orders: Provisions in Emergency Order Numbers, 22-001, 22-002, 22-003, and 22-004 are extended until November 30, 2022

Waiver of State Licensure Requirements: Expanding the list of licensed out-of-state health care practitioners authorized to practice in Florida, including telehealth providers, to psychologists, school psychologists, and mental health professions until November 30, 2022