The coronavirus outbreak has been a subsurface concern during Florida’s legislative session as lawmakers went about the business of passing laws and adopting a budget, acknowledging some money would need to be set aside to respond to the emergency.

On Monday, however, COVID-19 concerns surfaced – literally – in the House, where the floor and galleries were abruptly cleared and five representatives led out to be tested for COVID-19 symptoms before returning later.

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