The Florida health department had said the fine was for 5,500 violations of state law for requiring proof of coronavirus vaccination for attendees or participants. The rule was dropped for the competition, which includes Indiana athletes.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such requirements.
100 Special Olympics Indiana athletes, Unified partners and coaches, collectively known as Team Indiana, left for Orlando Saturday.
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