(WSVN) - Masks and social distancing are no longer required inside Florida courts.

The chief justice lifted pandemic restrictions due to increased vaccination rates, decreased coronavirus cases and official health guidance on Friday.

With the exception of trials, however, most other proceedings will continue to be done remotely.

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