On Thursday, Toronto announced plans for CafeTO, a program designed to expand patio space into curb lanes to accommodate a two-metre distance between tables. Risk is all about local disease incidence, distance, intimacy, ventilation, and duration of exposure,” said Raywat Deonandan, an epidemiologist with the University of Ottawa. Deonandan pointed to a recent study of diners eating in a restaurant that became sick from a single infected patron. Outdoors, the greater general ventilation might help prevent spread to your neighbour.”Deonandan recommends wearing a mask whenever possible. Down on the waterfront, Amsterdam Brewhouse is also preparing its vast patio for the new reality of dining.

Source: thestar June 08, 2020 21:11 UTC