Gov. John Carney announced Tuesday afternoon that bars in Delaware beach towns will be ordered to close ahead of the holiday weekend, as the state continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases.
This new guidance will only affect bars in certain zip codes in eastern Sussex County, state officials said. Restaurants will need to close their bar areas, and continue to follow the current phase two guidelines.
In recent weeks, tourists have poured into the beach towns of Rehoboth and Dewey, and even more crowds were expected for the Fourth of July weekend. State health officials said they have identified at least 100 cases related to the beaches and warned about the potential for widespread infection in the state's coastal communities.
On Monday, Rehoboth Beach Police Department announced that three lifeguards have tested positive for coronavirus.
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Some Delaware beach restaurants have closed their businesses due to the uptick in cases. The state has also significantly increased its testing capacity in these resort areas.
As the country continues to see a rise in COVID-19 infections, many states have paused or reversed their reopening efforts. Carney announced last week that Delaware will delay the third phase of its reopening.
Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey announced Monday that indoor restaurant dining will be postponed indefinitely. In Florida, some counties have closed their beaches ahead of the holiday weekend.
This is a breaking story. Check delawareonline.com for updates.
Contact Meredith Newman at (302) 324-2386 or at mnewman@delawareonline.com. Follow her on Twitter at @merenewman.
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