Celebrating Independence during a pandemic
As July 4th weekend kicks off the number of U.S. confirmed Coronavirus cases has risen to a record high. Americans eager to enjoy the weather and get social have been getting inconsistent advice on how to gather safely from US officials — starting at the top. More than 52,000 cases were reported on Thursday, according to an online tracker published by Johns Hopkins University. This was the status of the nation as U.S. Pres. Donald a Trump participated in two crowd intensive events . On Friday he spoke to approximately 7500 at Mt. Rushmore. By Saturday on the datE of America’s birth he will address thousands more at the Salut to America — each gathering mask optional. Surgeon Gen.Jerome Adams walked back his earlier recommendation that masks were unnecessary saying health experts now recognize the virus is asymptomatic and people should wear a mask to lessen the spread. If the sun is shining, grills are going to be ablaze around the country, but given the current s...