Disease experts weigh in on the crowded partying on Florida beaches

While a news chopper buzzed over Clearwater Beach in Florida on Monday, a WFLA anchor commented on the crowds: "This is a packed scene here at the beaches," he said.

As of Tuesday, the beaches near Tampa are open and buzzing with spring break activity, while the nation and world tries to contain the spread of coronavirus — a bug expected to infect 20 to 60 percent of adults globally. Some 15 percent of cases are severe, while 5 percent are critical. 

Infectious disease experts, after watching the WFLA clip, emphasized that young people — who may notice no symptoms and feel ready to party — must social distance themselves if the U.S. hopes to limit the spread of coronavirus. There were over 5,700 reported U.S. cases as of 3 p.m. EST on Tuesday — but disease researchers know the true number is undoubtedly much higher.  Read more...

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