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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Special Olympics reversed its Covid-19 vaccine mandate for upcoming competitions in Orlando after Florida threatened event organizers with a $27.5 million fine over the requirement.

The Special Olympics issued a statement on Friday saying it will lift its mandate as directed by state officials on May 27 “based upon the Florida Department of Health’s interpretation of Florida law.”
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SW-User

If Florida is going to try to bully them, they should just cancel the Special Olympics.

Moreover, why is an event/organization like that not allowed to stipulate whatever competition requirements they like for their own event? I mean "special" is already an implicit requirement to begin with. I can't imagine Florida has a leg to stand on with this threat of a fine.