This scientist worked to keep people safe from the coronavirus

GOP Governor Ron DeSantis ordered armed police to raid the home of a leading COVID data scientist: [Sign your name and join 314 Action Fund in standing in solidarity with Rebekah Jones who was fired for being a COVID whistleblower and is now being targeted ruthlessly→]( [ADD YOUR NAME]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Friend — Earlier this year we highlighted the incredible work of Rebekah Jones — A brilliant data scientist who single-handedly created a statewide Florida COVID database to save lives. Jones worked at the Florida Department of Health until she was terminated this Summer after repeatedly being ordered, by Governor DeSantis, to manipulate and falsify COVID numbers to downplay the number of cases and infections. DeSantis and Trump wanted to cover up the disturbing failure of their administrations to contain the virus that has infected more than 1 million Florida residents. Jones refused to manipulate the data and lie to the public — So she was terminated and denied all severance benefits as retaliation. She then created a data portal based on real numbers to keep Florida residents safe with access to reliable and accurate information. As a result, DeSantis ordered an armed raid of her home. Police aimed weapons at her children’s faces and demanded she comply with and turn over her electronic devices and any hardware used to operate her COVID database. This is a disturbing attempt to silence and intimidate scientists: [Sign now and join us in showing your support for Rebekah Jones as we continue to demand justice→]( [STAND WITH REBEKAH JONES]( Thank you, 314 Action Fund Paid for by 314 Action Fund. Does not equal endorsement. Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.