‘A Typical Memorial Day Weekend’: Vacationers Flock to Pools, Beaches Despite COVID Concerns

‘A Typical Memorial Day Weekend’: Vacationers Flock to Pools, Beaches Despite COVID Concerns
People visit the beach during Memorial Day weekend on May 26, 2019 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Kena Betancur/Getty Images
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Vacationers broke free from their homes and headed to Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks and other sunny spots across the country, including beaches and boardwalks, for the Memorial Day weekend. Kicking off the unofficial start of summer, many had no intention of staying 6 feet apart nor wore masks, despite CDC guidelines in place as the country opens up.

The boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland, was packed with thousands of people on Saturday; however, groups of 10 or more were prohibited, and masks were recommended but not required by authorities, CBS reported.
Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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