NEWS RELEASES
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through the National Park Service's website.
WASHINGTON - The National Park Service (NPS) announces they will take extraordinary steps to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. The NPS is modifying operations until further notice for facilities and programs that cannot adhere to this guidance. Where it is possible to adhere to this guidance, outdoor spaces will remain open to the public.
As quoted in a press release, “The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners is the priority of the National Park Service,” Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt said. “Park superintendents are empowered to modify their operations, including closing facilities and cancelling programs, to address the spread of the coronavirus.” As National Parks remain open, the NPS urges visitors to do their part when visiting a park and to follow CDC guidance.
Find updates about the NPS response to the coronavirus at their website.