Crowds flocked back to beaches in Jacksonville Friday after Florida’s governor gave the green light for some to reopen if done safely – as the state confirmed its highest one-day total of coronavirus cases.
governor gave the green light for some to reopen if done safely – as a new model significantly dropped the number of forecasted fatalities in the Sunshine State.
The beaches are reopening with restricted hours and can only be used for walking, biking, hiking, fishing, running, swimming, taking care of pets and surfing, according to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry. They will be open from 6 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. and gatherings of more than 10 people – not 50 as was previously announced – are prohibited.“Folks, this could be the beginning of the pathway back to normal life, but please respect and follow these limitations,” Curry said.
The U.S. as a whole is predicted to reach 60,308 deaths by August 4, according to the model, lowering the prediction of 68,841 from earlier this week.Florida officials were criticized for leaving beaches open during part of the spring break period last month. Most counties closed their beaches in response or kept them open under very restrictive conditions. Other more high-profile beaches in south Florida — including Miami Beach — were closed by state order.
Despite the mayors pleading caution, the tantalizing prospect of heading to the beach was too much for many residents.Despite the mayors pleading caution, the prospect of heading to the beach was too much for many residents.
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