For those asking for evidence around “show me the science and the data”, we have limited, if
any data at the present time, to outline that “curfews” work to do what we “want or expect
them to do” but when, not if, we climb out of this scary hole we now find ourselves in, those
smarter than me, may be able to look and see if actions such as this one, made any difference
at all.
Am | hopeful that by implementing this curfew, the virus will suddenly shrink away and run for
the hills?
Of course not, but for me-the act of medically doing “nothing” is just not an option.
What we do know- relative to this ordinance- are 4 Key Prevention Measures that have been
shown to be effective and universally accepted as fact and indisputable in the 24/7 attempt to
combat this virus:
1) Social distancing of 6 feet of more is essential
2) Wearing of appropriate face masks when in the public arena
3) Handwashing or use of hand sanitizer is critical
4) Proper ventilation methods that help lessen the aerosolized spread in the case of indoor
dining/drinking or any building setting where people come together for an extended
period of time in close proximity
The question has been previously raised on “Why does it appear that restaurants/bars and
other establishments that serve food and drink” seem to be the sole focus of this ordinance
versus the Big box stores who have more people per hour perhaps going through them than
these apparent “targeted” establishments?
| have included a Boston Globe link (12/19/2020) in my notes to be submitted later on just this
topic for your review and consideration.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/12/19/metro/superspreader-destinations…-
indoor-dining-during-covid-19-so-risky/?s_campaign=coronavirusnow:newsletter
