Florida supermarket owner believes coronavirus pandemic is a scam

NAPLES, Florida. – Despite the dangers of the coronavirus pandemic, no one at a crowded grocery store in Naples was wearing a face mask.

That’s because Alfie Oakes, owner of Oakes Farms – Seed to Table Market, is not forcing customers or employees to do so.

“Customers can wear overalls and if you’re afraid of hitting your head, wear a football helmet,” said Oakes.

Your Facebook posts refer to the deadly pandemic as a scam. It is a position that cost him a contract with the Collier County School Board.

Otherwise, it doesn’t hurt business. His supporters continue to shop at his supermarket, where business was booming on Thursday. Seed to Table was also a trend on Twitter.

“Please do your research,” said Oakes, challenging all scientific research. “Please do your critical thinking and research.”

Collier County has issued an order to use a face mask. Oakes contested in court, but his case was dismissed. Governor Ron DeSantis did not issue a facial mask mandate.

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