'We won't be social distancing': South Dakota governor expects packed house for Trump Mount Rushmore

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'We won't be social distancing': South Dakota governor expects packed house for Trump Mount Rushmore event
by Madison Dibble, Breaking News Reporter |
 | June 30, 2020 10:06 AM



South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has no plans to limit the crowds that are expected to gather to watch the fireworks over Mount Rushmore during Independence Day weekend.

Noem, a Republican, told Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Monday that she will not enforce the social distancing guidelines that are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit the spread of the coronavirus. She said that those who are concerned about the virus can make other plans.

"We've told people to focus on personal responsibility. Every one of them has the opportunity to make a decision that they're comfortable with. So, we will be having a celebration of American independence. We will have a large event on July 3rd. We told those folks to have concerns that they can stay home," she said.

"But those who want to come and join us, we will give out free masks if they choose to wear one, but we won't be social distancing. We are asking them to come, be ready to celebrate, to enjoy the freedoms and the liberties we have in this country, and to talk about our history and what it brought us today with an opportunity to raise our kids in the greatest country in the world," she added.

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[jmyrlefuller]

Reminder: South Dakota has consistently had one of the lowest rates of infection in the country.

[Applewood]

Reminder: South Dakota has consistently had one of the lowest rates of infection in the country.

Ok, but for an event like this, there may be people coming from out of state.  I'm convinced that's why PA's numbers are rising -- a bunch of agitators from other states came in for the riots and brought the virus with them.

[LegalAmerican]

Excellent.  We have endured other flu's. 

[Smokin Joe]

Ok, but for an event like this, there may be people coming from out of state.  I'm convinced that's why PA's numbers are rising -- a bunch of agitators from other states came in for the riots and brought the virus with them.

Good enough, with the free masks for those who want them. Back to deciding what level of risk is appropriate for your self. In this case, I'd consider something because of the possibility of 'spreaders' being imported just to give this event a bad name.