Coronavirus News: Rockland County closes parks due to social distancing

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
ROCKLAND CO., New York (WABC) -- In Rockland County, officials have closed the parks for the foreseeable future.

That includes playgrounds, trails, and all events.

The order went into effect at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday.

County officials say too many people failed to use proper social distancing in the parks.

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