UPDATE: South Carolina Gov. McMaster intends to reopen beaches next week, local news outlets report.
States eager to resume business as usual began to loosen restrictions this weekend despite reporting an increase in coronavirus infections.
Florida residents returned to the beaches Friday after Gov. Ron DeSantis gave the green light to reopen parts of the coast, on the same day the state reported its highest number of new coronavirus cases. In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster reopened boat ramps Friday and intends to reopen beaches next week, according to local news outlets. On Saturday, the state announced 165 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths, bringing South Carolina'sFlorida also reported an uptick in cases. The state's Department of Health announced 1,413 additional infections on Friday, topping previous highs.
Jacksonville Beach Mayor Charlie Latham, Neptune Beach Mayor Elaine Brown and Atlantic Beach Mayor Ellen Glasser said their beaches would reopen exclusively for exercise, not tanning or congregating in large groups.Sign Up
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