Dr. Berger speaks with CNN about dining out during pandemic

  As the festive season approaches, the temptation of treating yourself to a dinner in your favorite eatery could become too much. But before you give in to your cravings, be sure to heed the advice of our co-founding doctor, Dr. Stephen Berger, who has been speaking with CNN about the risks of dining out during the ongoing pandemic, especially in cities. 2020 has been a tough year for everyone across the world. The local and state-wide lockdowns have forced us to stay at home and business to close their doors for what feels like forever. While takeaways have mostly stayed open, it is perfectly normal to miss the buzz of your favorite restaurant.  Even though it may have opened the doors again and taken measures to protect you and their staff, we must not forget the virus is still at large. The risk of contracting COVID-19 remains, especially within the cities and built-up areas, so consider your acceptable levels of risk. The virus is particularly dangerous if you or anyone in your family or social group are immunocompromised.    Why is it risky? Restaurants are easy places for the virus to spread as there are multiple contact points (cutlery, napkins, plates, glasses, etc), often an enclosed space with recirculated air, where you are also generally close to fellow diners and staff. Most importantly, you will need to take off your mask. “Eating means having to take off your mask, and that’s the golden rule of avoiding coronavirus,” Dr. Berger told ...
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