A CBS News story on college kids partying on the beaches around Miami on spring break despite Florida's social-distancing guidelines is being widely shared. The Miami region, like most US cities, has mandated social distancing and closed bars and restaurants to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As of Thursday, Florida had 390 confirmed cases of the illness with eight deaths. Florida has a large population of seniors, the people who are most at risk of serious symptoms from the disease.
Main Idea: Michael Dell warned spring break beachgoers ignoring coronavirus rules that they should not apply for jobs at his technology companies.
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Dell's warning shows companies may shun workers who ignore public health rules, which could cost some people job chances.
The public pushback may encourage safer behavior and help slow virus spread in communities.
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Named billionaire whose tweet warning spring break partiers is the article’s central focus.
One of the companies Michael Dell controls and explicitly tells the spring breakers not to apply to.
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Florida governor whose beach patrol order is mentioned as relevant public action.
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