COVID-19
How Risky are Bars and Drinking?
Introduction: Experts on Bars and COVID-19
The Data on COVID-19 and Bars
While we don't have a ton of data, the data that we do have at the moment on bars and COVID-19 suggests that going out to bars may not be very safe during a pandemic.
This was part of a case-control study by the CDC, where they matched those who tested positive with similar individuals who did not, to see what behaviors correlated with getting COVID-19.
This link was even stronger than other behaviors, for example, face mask usage.
"In this investigation, participants with and without COVID-19 reported generally similar community exposures, with the exception of going to locations with on-site eating and drinking options. Adults with confirmed COVID-19 (case-patients) were approximately twice as likely as were control-participants to have reported dining at a restaurant in the 14 days before becoming ill."
Our Take
This study offers clear evidence that bars increase our risk of contracting COVID-19, similar to dining out. However, in the end, we all must make our own decisions.
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