More cities and states are opening bars and restaurants despite mounting evidence of potential danger
States that have reopened bars experienced a doubling in the rate of coronavirus cases three weeks after the opening of doors, on average. Reopened bars Reclosed bars Ariz. Ala. Alaska Ark. Coronavirus cases reported in the weeks before and after states reopened bars Weekly new cases per 10,000 residents Feb. 23 to Aug. 30 Reopened bars Reclosed bars Alaska Ariz. Ark. Reopened bars Reclosed bars Alaska Ariz. Ark. Reopened bars Reclosed bars Maine Wis. Vt. N.H. 20 0 Feb. Aug. Minn. Wash. Idaho Mont.
Source: Washington Post September 14, 2020 16:02 UTC
