July Fourth weekend will test Americans' discipline

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays canceled, beaches and bars closed, and health authorities warning that this will be a crucial test of Americans' self-control that could determine the trajectory of the surging coronavirus outbreak.

With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.

Health experts agree this will be a pivotal moment in determining whether the nation slides into a deeper mess. The fear is that a weekend of crowded pool parties, picnics and parades will fuel the surge.

“We’re not going to be arresting people for having gatherings, but we’re certainly going to discourage it,” said Dr. Jeff Duchin, public health director for Seattle and King County.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/july-fourth-weekend-will-test-americans-discipline/ar-BB16iFXF?li=BBnb7Kz

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. Stupid will be on display everywhere, no part of the country is exempt from stupid.

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. Cape Cod - Traffic delays, hordes of travelers, crappy beach weather.

Nothing has changed.

We're doomed.

[gollygee]

3. I was at the grocery store yesterday

and people were shopping for parties. Carts full of beer, brats, buns. Enough for large groups. I don't think we'll see a lot of discipline.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

4. It's a shitshow where I'm at.