While public health officials are urging Americans to avoid large crowds and hold more muted Independence Day celebrations amid a spike of coronavirus cases, U.S. President Donald Trump is going big for what he is promising will be a 'special evening' in the nation's capital.
WASHINGTON -- While public health officials are urging Americans to avoid large crowds and hold more muted Independence Day celebrations amid a spike of coronavirus cases, U.S. President Donald Trump is going big for what he is promising will be a "special evening" in the nation's capital.
Still, Trump insisted on moving forward on holding big gatherings--including the Mt. Rushmore event for which South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Trump ally, insisted social distancing wasn't necessary and masks were optional. Trump spent little time in his Mt. Rushmore address reflecting on pandemic, which has killed more than 129,000 Americans.
"It's not a yes or no," Adams told NBC's "Today Show." "Every single person has to make up their own mind. There are people going to beaches, going to barbeques, going to different environments and they are going to have to look at their individual risk." Interior officials said they would hand out 300,000 face coverings to spectators who gather on the National Mall. Interior Department Secretary David Bernhardt said visitors would be encouraged to wear masks and keep a six-foot distance from one another. There was no indication that would be mandatory, despite the recommendations of health officials.
Pritzker warned he won't hesitate to close down businesses that don't abide by capacity requirements, and he encouraged people to avoid large crowds and wear face coverings. The fireworks shop, like many around the country, has been unexpected beneficiary as more Americans have decided to put on their own shows. The spike in sales started around Memorial Day.
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