Coronavirus: Milton Issues 'Stern' Social Distancing Warning

Milton MA

06 April, 2020

3:44 PM

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MILTON, MA — Milton officials are issuing "stern" warnings against congregating in groups on public land, and specifically playing sports together, during the coronavirus health emergency. Signs were posted on Monday at Milton Landing and Turner's Pond directing any visitors to stand at least 6 feet away from each other, cover their face if they cough or sneeze and wash hands often. Milton has also closed all public tennis, basketball courts and street hockey courts. "A stern reminder that the parks in #MiltonMA are open for passive recreation only (walking, exercising, etc.)," Milton officials posted on social media. #SocialDistancing reminders installed at #MiltonLanding and #TurnersPond https://t.co/LlnSDXdtCB pic.twitter.com/sz979HDH0l— Town of Milton MA (@townofmiltonma) April 6, 2020 Don't miss updates about precautions in your area as they are announced. Sign up for Patch news alerts and newsletters. More coronavirus coverage on Massachusetts Patch: MA Braces For Lost Taxes In Coronavirus ShutdownMA Gets Small Fraction of Ventilator OrderMassachusetts's Poorest Towns Among Hardest Hit By CoronavirusCoronavirus Economic Stimulus Payments: What You Need To Do In MA