▪︎ The number of new coronavirus cases keeps rising in 18 states — including Georgia, Arkansas, California and Alabama. ▪︎ In 22 states, the numbers appear to be holding steady. ▪︎ Only 10 states are seeing declines in the numbers of new cases.
Packing pool parties and other Memorial Day events, many Americans marked the unofficial start of summer just like they did before coronavirus.
But while the revelers shunned face masks and ignored social distancing guidelines, the virus keeps spreading unabated, killing both the elderly and the young. Photos: In pictures: America goes outside for Memorial Day weekend Photos: In pictures: America goes outside for Memorial Day weekendA group of people float on connected inflatables down the American River in the Sunrise Recreation Area near Rancho Cordova, California, on Sunday, May 24.
Those precautions are especially important because new research shows an estimated 40% of coronavirus transmissions happen before symptoms even appear. And now that states have loosened or eliminated stay-at-home orders,"it is up to every individual to protect themselves and their community," said Dr. Stephen M. Hahn, commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration. "Social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks protect us all.
"It's definitely not the same beach experience," Department of Environmental Management spokesperson Michael Healey told CNN affiliate WPRI.There will no longer be lifeguards on duty, parking will be limited, and access to bathrooms, changing rooms and concessions is no longer allowed, WPRI reported.
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