Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections — a move backed by sound science about risk factors that go beyond wearing or not wearing masks.

In the words of one study, it comes down to the danger of “heavy breathing in close proximity.”

Crowded indoor spaces filled with people yelling, leaning close to hear one another and touching the same sticky surfaces are “the opposite of social distancing,” said Dr. David Hamer of the Boston University School of Medicine.

“Can you do social distancing at a bar? Can you wear a mask while drinking?” Hamer said. “Bars are the perfect place to break all those rules.”

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[LeftInTX]

1. Bars are loud and force people to yell

Alcohol doesn't help either

[SWBTATTReg]

2. You can social distance but the bars have got to get control of the situation and not let...

the crowd get out of hand. The small place I go to has all of its tables widely spaced out, lots of tables outside, and everyone sits at least six feet apart from each other. There are no more than 5-10 people at the max. Anymore I leave and go outside where I have plenty of room to get away from others.

People have got to work together and obviously in some places they're not cooperating in reducing the risks to all. Believe me, I wouldn't even touch such a place.

[orwell]

3. We are sooooo post science...

...what did science ever bring us?

More smart people?

And look where that got us!