A few scattered Florida beaches remain legally open with restricted access while others across the state permit activities such as walking and exercising.

A Scripps Institute researcher is warning governments to keep people off all beaches because the same breeze-salted spray from breaking waves many cherish could be tainted with coronavirus – and infectious beyond 6-foot social distancing protocols.

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