Thousands of people pack California beaches despite coronavirus concerns
by Sam Levin in Los Angeles and Vivian Ho in Oakland from on (#52R36)
Newport Beach city council now considering closing beaches after residents crowded beach during weekend heatwave
Tens of thousands of people packed southern California beaches over the weekend, reigniting fears that large crowds in public spaces could reverse progress on containing Covid-19 in the US.
Photos of the gatherings in Newport Beach, Orange county, during a weekend heatwave sparked intense backlash and comparisons with Florida, where images of beachgoers raised alarms about the state's coronavirus strategy. In recent days, beach and park reopenings have also prompted debates and public health concerns in Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and other regions looking to re-emerge from lockdowns.
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