Honoring the memories of veterans, Americans spent the Memorial Day weekend fishing, sunbathing on beaches, and strolling on boardwalks.<br />However, Reuters reports the occasional person wearing a mask was a constant reminder that the world is still battling the coronavirus pandemic.<br />The first week of summer is expected to see the death toll from the novel coronavirus COVID-19 to exceed 100,000.<br />Pleas by health officials and many state governors to wear masks in public is being met with protest and resistance from some Americans.<br />Social media is filled with videos of businesses turning away a few angry customers who refuse to cover their mouths and noses.<br />Some beaches were crowded during the weekend, and social media videos showed parties with people packed elbow-to-elbow.<br />But it appeared that Americans were largely adhering to health experts’ warnings on maintaining social distancing.
