So is social distancing and "no crowds" officially over?

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8. This post from a local Pulmonologist

This is a FB post from a local Pulmonologist in an Asheville hospital.

Dr. Daniel Fertel
5/29/20

"We are right on the edge of being overwhelmed with critically ill patients due to a spike in Covid 19 cases here in WNC. In a typical late spring year, we might have 15 patients in the ICU. Right now we have 45 and are about to start pulling extra providers to the hospital to deal with this surge of patients- many of whom are in their 30s and 40s and were otherwise fairly healthy.

As tempting as it is to take the relaxation of restrictions as a sign that it’s ok to return to business as usual, I’m here to tell you that it’s not. Covid is not a hurricane that’s blown over, never to return. It’s a pack of lions roaming around the block- if it’s not in front of your house right now, it’ll be there shortly.

Please, please continue to socially distance whenever possible and wear a mask while in public, shared spaces. When spending your money at local businesses, show your support for those who are protecting their employees, customers, and community by erring on the side of caution in regards to how and when they reeopen their doors. The choices you make are vital to preventing Covid in Asheville from looking a whole lot like COVID in NYC."