US EditionHigh bacteria levels have forced beaches in these states to close ahead of July 4
- Public health officials have issued advisories for unsafe swimming conditions due to excessive bacteria levels from Michigan to New York, ahead of the Fourth of July.
- Nearly 20 beaches in Massachusetts are closed to the public due to illness risks from swimming, according to the Patriot Ledger.
- Swimming has been prohibited at several beaches in New York due to excessive bacteria levels.
- In Michigan, several beaches are under contamination advisories as swimming conditions are considered unsafe.
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6 U.S. States Receive Major Beach 'Warning' Before Holiday
The Top 5 Regions With The Most Shark Attacks In The USA (1:39) Americans traveling to the beach for the Fourth of July holiday should take note if they are in the following six U.S. states.The Fourth of July might be the biggest beach day of the entire year. Millions of Americans and tourists will head to the beach on Friday and throughout the Fourth of July weekend. But for Americans heading to the beach in six certain U.S. states, an official…
‘High Bacteria’ Warnings Issued for Beaches Across US Ahead of Fourth of July
Authorities in areas in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington state have shut down some beaches ahead of the July 4 weekend due to high levels of bacteria. Officials in San Diego, California, have shut down at least a half-dozen beaches because bacteria levels may exceed health standards and advised swimmers to avoid water contact in the closure areas. A notice published by health authorities in San Diego County on July 1…
Popular Beaches Across the U.S. Are Closed Due to High Levels of Bacteria—What Travelers Need to Know
There are bacteria advisories from coast to coast.Katkami/Getty Images A rocky beach view of Walden Pond in the fall in Concord, Massachusetts.Key TakeawayBeaches around the United States are closing due to bacteria levels. Here's what travelers need to know and how they can stay on top of the updates.A beach visit and cool dip in the ocean are the perfect way to beat the summer heat. But beach-goers throughout the U.S. may want to take caution,…
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