University of Florida researchers were pressured to destroy COVID data: Report

A major investigation is underway at the University of Florida, where researchers were allegedly told to destroy COVID-19 data. Some faculty members claim they were told to not criticize Governor Ron DeSantis amid fears of retaliation and political backlash. Giselle Thomas with CBS affiliate WGFL in Gainesville joined CBSN to discuss the report and the subsequent probe.
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