Americans Return To Beaches, Boardwalks To Usher In Summer
Americans Return To Beaches, Boardwalks To Usher In Summer

Honoring the memories of veterans, Americans spent the Memorial Day weekend fishing, sunbathing on beaches, and strolling on boardwalks.

However, Reuters reports the occasional person wearing a mask was a constant reminder that the world is still battling the coronavirus pandemic.

The first week of summer is expected to see the death toll from the novel coronavirus COVID-19 to exceed 100,000.

Pleas by health officials and many state governors to wear masks in public is being met with protest and resistance from some Americans.

Social media is filled with videos of businesses turning away a few angry customers who refuse to cover their mouths and noses.

Some beaches were crowded during the weekend, and social media videos showed parties with people packed elbow-to-elbow.

But it appeared that Americans were largely adhering to health experts’ warnings on maintaining social distancing.