Parks need social distancing, too

By Jazmine Weaver

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(APRIL 17, 2020) The weather is nice. The temperature is warm. People are tired of staying home. They want to go outside.

Some people go to parks. They ignore the “shelter-in-place” order. “Shelter-in-place” means stay home. You can go to get food or see a doctor or get exercise.

However, there are too many people at parks. They walk and sit too close. They do not use “social distancing.” They still need to stay 6 feet apart.

Now there are people at park entrances. They are greeters. They remind people to use social distancing. They want people to stay safe.

Sources:
Hale, Jamie. “Portland Parks Will Deploy 'Greeters' to Keep Visitors Apart.” Https://Joomlakave.com, 9 Apr. 2020, pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/461958-375158-portland-parks-will-deploy-greeters-to-keep-visitors-apart.
“Portland Parks & Recreation.” Portland Parks Recreation RSS, www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/. ‌

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