Dr. Birx urged Americans to 'be together socially, but distant' amid states reopening and Memorial Day celebrations
by emphasizing that measures to prevent spreading infection like social distancing are "absolutely critical.""We've learned a lot about this virus, but we now need to translate that learning into real change behavior that stays with us so we can continue to drive down the number of cases," Birx said.
Birx said public officials were continuing to "communicate" necessary measures as the pandemic wears on, to allow Americans to "be together socially, yet distant."where she said activities like golfing and enjoying beaches weren't off-limits with social distancing. The public-health expert told host Martha Raddatz that similar caution should be taken by worship leaders if they open their doors after President Donald Trump urged them to reopen.
Trump said Friday he would designate houses of worship as essential services and "override" governors who did not open them for in-person services, though Business Insider's Grace Panetta and Eliza Relman reported that"We all have made difficult behavioral changes and that needs to continue to happen," as public places open, Birx said.
Birx said guidelines from the CDC remain available for those attending activities but urged caution that "if there is a heightened number of COVID cases, maybe they wait another week." Birx was speaking as the US counted
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