New York City won’t permit swimming at its beaches over Memorial Day weekend and in the coming weeks to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, but the ban could be lifted later this summer, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday. City lifeguards will soon begin training but when they would actually start patrolling beaches hasn’t been determined, the mayor said. The announcement came after a warm Saturday drew large crowds at city beaches and parks, raising concerns about social distancing.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 17, 2020 21:33 UTC