BOSTON (WHDH) - A crowded cruise ship in Boston Harbor is drawing concerns from people fearful of a coronavirus resurgence.
Pictures of the Provincetown II from over the weekend show hundreds of people close together on the boat’s upper deck.
A spokesperson for the vessel’s owner, Bay State Cruise Company said it is operating in accordance with state guidelines, with 33 percent capacity to allow for six feet of social distancing, and said the breeze across decks helped reduce the possibility of contagion.
People seeing the cramped quarters said the urge to find entertainment could lead to the state no longer seeing a decline in virus numbers.
“I think the reason everyone can’t wait to jump the gun and get back to normalcy is the reason the spike happens,” said Boston resident Steve Ferrara.
In a statement, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh said it is “very concerning” to see large crowds of people gathering in the city.
“We know all too well the serious health consequences of the coronavirus, and it is very concerning to see crowds of people gathering in large groups, putting themselves, everyone around them, and every person they come into contact with at-risk,” Walsh said in a statement. “It is incumbent upon every person and every business to take this seriously, and follow the public health guidance that has been issued for everyone’s safety.”
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