Governor Carney considers closing Delaware beaches

A packed beach in Lewes March 20 prompted Gov. John Carney to doubt that the public is following the social distancing recommendations state officials have issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Carney said he is now considering closing beaches and other public areas.

“If we get to the point that we can't see the kind of social distancing that we need, that may be something we do,” he said.

Speaking at Cape Henlopen State Park, Carney said he came to the Sussex County state park to encourage people to get out and exercise. There were plenty of people enjoying the balmy 80-degree weather, but many were not heeding the 6 feet of separation doctors say are needed to prevent germs from spreading.

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