A child plants a flag outside of Gillette Stadium on May 21, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. ( Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images ) LOS ANGELES - Millions of Americans are set to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family gatherings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back.
Medical experts warn that the virus won’t take a holiday for the traditional start of summer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to recommend that people stay home, avoid crowds and connect with family and friends by phone or video chat. RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national