Medical groups urge caution this Fourth of July to curb Covid-19's spread

Fourth of July is likely to look different this year given the pandemic, and some medical organizations have offered advice on how best to proceed. The American Academy of Pediatrics, for instance, suggests viewing the few planned fireworks shows this year from a distance. Some places are only planning televised shows, while others are holding fireworks displays in parking lots so families can view them from cars. The American Medical Association and two other organizations put out a joint statement urging Americans to take precautions including limiting the size of gatherings to only those who are already in close contact. "[A] typical Fourth of July celebration could further spread the virus, endanger lives, overwhelm our health system, and undo the progress made toward reopening sectors of our economy," the statement says.