Letter to governor says opening campgrounds as scheduled could spike COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, many seasonal campers believe they can keep things safe, and some say they have nowhere else to go.
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Knirk Pushes to Close Campground Exemption
Most hotels, motels and inns are closed because of the pandemic, but many resort-style campgrounds are scheduled to open in the next few weeks. A growing number of officials think that’s a bad idea.
Petition Asks Governor to Keep Campgrounds Closed During Pandemic
Tamworth officials are among area leaders raising concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus if campgrounds open in mid-May as scheduled. An online petition to keep campgrounds closed says thousands of visitors could spread the virus and overwhelm local medical facilities.
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