Coronavirus: Should You Go See The Cherry Blossoms In DC This Weekend?
The Yoshino cherry blossoms are heading towards full bloom. In a normal year about 1.5 million visitors will congregate around the Tidal Basin area to witness this event. However, this year due to the coronavirus crisis, local agencies and health officials are discouraging crowds and recommending that any visitors maintain a safe distance. This can be disheartening for a lot of people, especially if you have been planning this for a long time or traveling from afar. So, this leads to the million dollar question: Is it safe to visit the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms ? Tidal Basin is open and accessible for strolling and walking. However, t he National Park Service has placed placards around the Tidal Basin warning visitors about the dangers of coronavirus during peak bloom this Saturday (03.21.2020) . “Although the park is not closed, we encourage all visitors, particularly the most vulnerable, including the elderly and people...