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Javaman

(62,521 posts)
Wed Jun 17, 2020, 02:11 PM Jun 2020

new hot spot in the making...

Fredericksburg tourists return, but concerns remain with lack of masks and social distancing

https://www.kxan.com/investigations/fredericksburg-tourists-return-but-concerns-remain-with-lack-of-masks-and-social-distancing/


FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN) — A popular tourist destination for Texans is making a comeback as families start venturing out more during the COVID-19 pandemic.

County Judge Mark Stroeher said there’s been heavy foot traffic along the popular Fredericksburg Main Street shopping strip over the last few weekends, almost like pre-COVID-19 days. It’s good news for the local economy which took a big hit when stores were forced to close, but there’s a downside.

“The crowds are so heavy and what’s really disturbing is if you look around downtown, very few of the visitors are wearing masks or practicing social distancing,” said Stroeher.

Some visitors are taking notice, and posting about it on social media.

much more at the link with videos that will make you lose whatever faith you had in humanity left.

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new hot spot in the making... (Original Post) Javaman Jun 2020 OP
People can be so dense and stubborn. Particularly in small towns. northoftheborder Jun 2020 #1
Well, it's pretty bad in the Houston Metro area as well. nt Susan Calvin Jun 2020 #2
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