spring break
Oklahoma doctor releases guidance for spring break travelers
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – As more Americans become vaccinated against COVID-19, some people are relaxing their precautions. However, doctors warn that you still need to take COVID-19 seriously, especially during spring break. “This year, people are looking forward to a regular spring break. Well, it’s not going to quite be that. We still need to …
Local health expert gives tips for Spring Break traveling
BELTON, Texas (KWTX) – With Spring Break beginning this week for Killeen ISD and many other school districts, local health experts are giving some free tips to any families traveling. Amanda Chadwell with the Bell County public health district says even though the state-wide mask mandate has been lifted, it would be wise to pack …
Spring Break is business as usual on South Padre Island
SOUTH PADRE ISALND (KVEO) —South Padre Island’s ‘Texas Week’ during Spring Break began on Friday. Loosening COVID-19 restrictions could lead to another surge, health official says Several hundred college students made their way to the beach in front of Clayton’s Beach Bar on South Padre Island Friday afternoon. Students have been here the whole week, …
Spring break begins with no COVID-19 restrictions in Texas
Spring break is arriving in Galveston following a year that was unlike any other in recent memory. After a year of the coronavirus pandemic, Texas has lifted its face mask mandate and capacity limits for businesses. “People are going to be definitely excited to get out but I don’t think it’s going to be like …
Galveston County officials preparing for busy spring break as Texas reopens at 100% capacity
GALVESTON COUNTY – This is the first weekend since Texas has reopened at 100% capacity and the state’s mask mandate was lifted. For many, this is also the beginning of spring break – and Galveston is often one of the top spots for visitors. Galveston’s tourism officials said they are planning for a busy spring …
Americans take spring break vacations despite experts’ concerns it will fuel virus spread
ANAHEIM, Calif. (NewsNation Now) —There is a lot of anticipation over the reopening of Disneyland in late April. After a year of Americans mostly staying home due to the pandemic, spring break has people on the move all over the country. Vacations are already underway for a lot of families who are desperate for amusement …
‘Spring break last year caused an increase in cases’: Tri-Cities region at ‘critical point’ as spring breaks begin | WJHL
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Spring breaks are underway or will be soon for local students. Regionally the Tri-Cities is doing well in terms of being vaccinated and bringing COVID-19 numbers down. But, some are worried we could be in the same position that we were this time last year. “Spring break last year caused …
Beach bar at South Padre Island prepares for Spring Break, owner says they won’t require masks
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (KVEO) — Spring Break for most Texas schools that still have a full spring break start next week. However, some started Monday. ‘We know what works’: Cameron County judge urges community to continue wearing masks Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order reopening the state completely and rolling back the mandatory mask mandate …
Cities brace for spring break crowds as health officials urge caution
by: Ashley Ketz, Sean Noone, Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Mar 9, 2021 / 05:19 AM CST / Updated: Mar 9, 2021 / 05:19 AM CST CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) — As more states and cities begin to loosen restrictions there are concerns about doing too much, too soon. That begins with spring break and vacationers heading …
South Florida Spring-Break Partying Falls Victim to COVID-19 Crisis – NBC 6 South Florida
Goodbye, sunshine. Hello, study sessions. Colleges around the U.S. are scaling back spring break or canceling it entirely to discourage partying that could spread the virus and raise infection rates back on campus. Texas A&M University opted for a three-day weekend instead of a whole week off. The University of Alabama and the University of …
