Florida's beaches allowed to open at local leaders' discretion.
Florida's beaches allowed to open at local leaders' discretion.
people swarming beaches in the Jacksonville area went viral on Twitter Saturday, prompting backlash from users on the platform ."
DeSantis allowed cities with beach fronts to begin opening their beaches at their own discretion. The same day, Jacksonville, Fla., Mayor Lenny Curryannounced that Duval County’s beaches would reopen
However, the easing of restrictions still banned people from bringing towels and chairs as to prevent large congregations and limited the hours.
People are encouraged to go on walks or swim and remain six feet or farther apart from one another to maintain social distancing guidelines.
“This can be the beginning of the pathway back to normal life,” “Please respect and follow these limitations. Stay within the guidelines for your safety as well as for the safety of your neighbors.”
Despite images of populated beaches shared online Saturday thanking residents for “social distancing and responsible behavior.”
DeSantis also announced that schools in the state will be closed for the remainder of the school year due to the pandemic.
Florida was one of the last states to implement a stay-at-home order. As of Saturday, the Florida Department of Health has reported more than 25,000 coronavirus cases and 740 deaths.
