Parson: Some Lake of the Ozarks visitors made 'poor choices'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Those who visited the Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend and did not maintain social distancing practices made “poor choices,” but were “a small sample” of how Missourians honored the holiday, according to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson.

“[Not social distancing] is potentially dangerous for everyone, especially our most at-risk individuals,” Parson said.

Parson also said during a news conference on Tuesday that overall, he witnessed “responsible practice” by Missouri citizens.

The Lake of the Ozarks garnered national attention after a video circulated on social media of groups of people at an Ozarks establishment not social distancing or wearing facemasks.

St. Louis County officials on Monday