It's sad but I'm not at all surprised that 3 pubs in England have been forced to rapidly close again as a result of positive Covid-19 tests on staff and/or customers (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/07/several-pubs-in-england-close-after-positive-coronavirus-tests). Closure, followed by attempts to trace clients, is the responsible thing to do. We should not lose sight, however, of the fact that the interiors of pubs (no matter how carefully operated) are perfect places for the aerosol transmission of the virus. People talk in pubs and often spend several hours face-to-face with each other. Alcohol can also make people less careful. Reopening pubs and restaurants is clearly a popular move but it is not without its dangers.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Tuesday 7 July 2020
Down the Hatch
It's sad but I'm not at all surprised that 3 pubs in England have been forced to rapidly close again as a result of positive Covid-19 tests on staff and/or customers (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/07/several-pubs-in-england-close-after-positive-coronavirus-tests). Closure, followed by attempts to trace clients, is the responsible thing to do. We should not lose sight, however, of the fact that the interiors of pubs (no matter how carefully operated) are perfect places for the aerosol transmission of the virus. People talk in pubs and often spend several hours face-to-face with each other. Alcohol can also make people less careful. Reopening pubs and restaurants is clearly a popular move but it is not without its dangers.
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