The barriers blocking access to Jacksonville’s beaches were removed by police on Friday around 5 p.m. ET – much to the delight of cheering crowds – Aerial photos show hundreds of people packing the sand to swim, stroll, surf and fish. Many were without masks.
Saturday morning, beaches were filled with those trying to cure their cabin fever by walking on the sand, swimming, surfing or fishing — but people trying to sunbathe in a chair or on a beach towel were being told this was prohibited. Coolers and picnic lunches are also prohibited,
Have you heard the one about the FloridaMorons rushing out to the beaches because their moron Governor reopened them?
We’re gonna need bigger mass graves. mmpadellan) April 18, 2020
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry called the move to open some beaches the “beginning of the pathway back to normal life.” DeSantis urged would-be beachgoers to “do it in a good way. Do it in a safe way.”
At Saturday’s White House Coronavirus Task Force’s briefing, Dr. Deborah Birx, who serves as the coronavirus response coordinator, said she wouldn’t second-guess Florida’s decision to reopen beaches.
“If the county health directors believe that that’s appropriate for their county, then I’m not going to second judge an individual’s approach to this,” Birx said.
Not even a single fucking face mask in sight. FloridaMorons UxtJ3pft5x
— Black Aziz aNANsi (@Freeyourmindkid) April 18, 2020
As of Saturday morning, Florida had at least 25,269 cases of coronavirus, and 740 Florida residents had died, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Sunday morning’s update from the Florida Health Department shows there are now 25, 996 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 764 deaths.
Wasn’t there a movie about a stupid politician who insisted on opening the beaches despite the warnings of people much smarter than him? FloridaMorons sa8TN1sNdV
— Joe Gorbsky (@JoeGorbsky) April 18, 2020
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Needless to say, it doesn’t matter how much we wish we could ignore the warnings about social distancing or the very real risks to our health from the coronavirus – people need to follow the guidelines because this is a national public health crisis.
Many Twitter users – obviously those who are following the guidelines set down by public health officials – took notice of the crowded beaches and updates from the Florida Department of Health. The announcement that some beaches would reopen was met with criticism.
One of the many lessons this pandemic has provided is to never forget that Florida is run by idiots. They are pushing seriously for dumbest state in the nation.CristianMorenoD) April 17, 2020
Chris Imeson of Ponte Vedra Beach lives about a 10-minute walk from the beach in the northeast part of the state. He’s really excited about being able to get out on the sand.
“Honestly, I don’t understand why people are so upset,” Imeson told The Associated Press. “We have really uncrowded beaches. … I can’t tell you I’ve ever been within 6 feet of another person other than my little boy.”
Imeson also said he believes people saw images of spring breakers on beaches before they were shut down and assume all of Florida’s sand is covered in drinking, partying crowds.
FloridaMorons worship Donald Trump.
I wonder why? ROWGR04ItA
— The Tweetwit (@TheTweetwit) April 18, 2020
