Delcia Dias, left, and Monica Dias celebrate the beaches opening on a limited basis, Friday, April 17, 2020 on Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis has given the green light for some beaches and parks to reopen if it can be done safely after being closed because of the coronavirus. DeSantis' announcement on Friday came as north Florida beaches became among the first to allow beach-goers to return since the closures. (Will Dickey/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
For the first time in weeks, people were able to visit some Florida beaches, but they were still subject to restrictions on hours and activities. Beaches in big cities stayed closed.
Meanwhile, infections kept surging in the US’ northeast. Associated Press
