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shockey80

(4,379 posts)
Sun Apr 19, 2020, 10:21 AM Apr 2020

Adapting to the virus; That should be our goal, not attempting to go back to normal.

The virus is in charge, the sooner the American people understand that the better.

Summer is coming, this gives us an opportunity to adapt to the virus. It is much safer to work outside, then inside. It is much safer for people to gather together outside, then inside.

Businesses, like restaurants, bars, etc, that have the space outside could open up to the public under certain guidelines. They could set up tables outside to serve customers, spaced apart of course. Of course the employees would have to be tested, they would have to wear masks. Tables could be disinfected after each use.

Move our businesses outside. Testing and wearing masks must become our way of life until there is a vaccine.

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