Even as government officials scolded and health experts warned, Americans flocked to the beaches this Memorial Day weekend after two months of confinement. Beaches from the East coast to the West c…
Beaches from the East coast to the West coast and along the southern tip in Florida, Texas and more were packed, and lakes saw an influx of boaters and party people. Although many practiced social distancing, not everyone did, and the large crowds made the six-foot rule moot in many instances.
“During this reopening, social gatherings should not be more than 10 people—even if they’re outside,” said Birx onIn Missouri, the Lake of the Ozarks saw restaurants and bars filling up, as Chicago residents unwound on the holiday weekend. “During this reopening, social gatherings should not be more than 10 people—even if they’re outside,” said Birx onWith the relaxing of the coronavirus disease restrictions, visitors crowd the boardwalk on Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City, Maryland. REUTERS Photo by Kevin Lamarque
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