Sitting Ducks? Tourist Town Struggles To Balance Public Health And Economic Survival

Provincetown, Massachusetts, makes its living as a delightful summer tourist destination that attracts thousands.

But now, HuffPost reports the city is struggling to balance its need to protect itself from becoming a novel coronavirus COVID-19 hotspot.

On the one hand, business owners need to survive.

Missing out on the summer season could mean bankruptcy.

On the other hand, the LGBTQ-friendly town is known for its drag shows, beach party, and generally intimate atmosphere.