First Florida Beaches Reopening After Coronavirus Shutdowns

Duval County, Florida, is reopening its parks and beaches after a month-long closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced that these areas will be accessible for essential activities like walking, biking, and swimming, provided social distancing guidelines are followed. However, activities such as sunbathing and the use of towels, chairs, and grills remain prohibited. Duval County is the first in Florida to take this step.

What is the main reason for the reopening of parks and beaches in Duval County?

• To boost tourism

• To allow essential activities

• To celebrate a local festival

• To hold public events

Which of the following activities is permitted on the reopened beaches?

• Fishing

• Barbecuing

• Playing volleyball

• Sunbathing

What must be followed while engaging in activities on the beaches?

• Only group activities

• Social distancing guidelines

• No time limits

• No restrictions

Which items are still not allowed on the beaches?

• Fishing rods

• Towels and blankets

• Surfboards

• Bicycles

What is significant about Duval County in the context of reopening?

• It is the last county to reopen

• It is the first county in Florida to reopen its beaches

• It has the most beaches in Florida

• It reopened without any restrictions