Mecklenburg County Officials Advises Don't Travel For Spring Break

Source: Jeff Greenberg / Getty

Mecklenburg County Public Health officials advise residents do not travel during spring break due to the potential of catching and spreading COVID-19.

On Friday, MCPH issued an advisory against travel over the spring break holiday. The reason behind the advisory, officials say involves increased exposure for contracting COVID-19. The county provided a list that outlines some of the risk:

• Increased contact with larger number of persons who may be infected in venues such as airports, train stations, bus terminals, conferences, events etc.
• Inability to social distance yourself from others, e.g. on an airplane or being in close quarters with others on a cruise.
• Spreading the disease to others, even if you are asymptomatic.
• Travel could be suspended or interrupted, quarantines put into effect and borders closed at any time leaving you stranded or required to stay out of the U.S. and/or away from home for extended periods of time.

This health advisory is a recommendation, not a mandate. Instead, it is an advisement to the community to stay vigilant and follow coronavirus health and safety guidelines.

Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your Inbox:  

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ spring break is slated for April 1-9, according to the district’s calendar. UNC Charlotte had an early spring break in February at the start of the spring semester.

This past week, many spring breakers traveled to Miami, Florida for the holiday, a popular break destination. Viral videos and pictures on social media show crowds of people gathered in the streets and on South Beach not wearing masks and little to no social distancing.

Source

The Latest:

• 'You Ain't Have To Do Unc Like That!' — Usher Removes Concertgoer From Stage After She Admits, 'I Went To The Concert For Chris Brown': 14 Unhinged Social Reactions
• Charlotte Ready to Shine as 2026 MLS All-Star Game
• Youth Opportunities Keeps Kids Engaged All Summer Long
• Taste? Jaden Smith Drops A $1,890 "Lettuce" Louboutin Loafer
• Did Porsha And Shamea's Friendship Hit The Point Of No Return?
• Text Messages Reveal Celeste Rivas Hernandez Told d4vd She Was Pregnant
• Bye, Messy Miserables! Giannis Antetokounmpo Swiftly Shuts Down Crass Critics Wondering 'Why He's With His Wife'–'I Am In Love'
• Juliana Nzita: 2 Months Later, Still No Answers In Hanging
• Sigma Gamma Rho Welcomes 2026 Honorary Members Class
• Tuskegee University Bans Du-Rags & Bonnets In Dress Code Update

Mecklenburg County Public Health Officials Advises Don’t Travel For Spring Break was originally published on praisecharlotte.com