We should be taking the advice of epidemiologist, not politicians for these decisions. What activities put our lives at risk or the lives of others. The New York Times gave us a glimpse at what epidemiologists think about the risks they would take personally. The epidemiologists don’t agree, of course. Take a look
Activities that can begin soon. Let’s say they mean July 1 (or sooner).
64% say: Bring in the mail without precautions
60% say: See a doctor for a non-urgent appointment
56% say: Vacation overnight within driving distanc
41% say: Get a haircut at a hair salon or barbershop (just nosing out 3 to six months – wait until January.)
Activities that can begin later in the year (Let’s say January)
85% say: Send children to school, camp or day care by January or sooner
81% say: Work in a shared office by January or sooner
78% say: Attend a small dinner party by January or sooner
72% say: Hike or picnic outdoors with friends by January or sooner
70% say: Send children on play dates by January or sooner
64% say: Travel by airplane by January or sooner
61% say: Visit an elderly relative or friend in their home by January or sooner
60% say: Ride a subway or bus by January or sooner
60% say: Eat in a dine in restaurant by January or sooner
56% say: Exercise in a gym or a fitness studio by January or sooner
Activities that can begin a year from now– by next June
100% say: Attend a wedding or a funeral
99% say: Stop wearing a face covering
99% say: Attend a sporting event, concert, or play
98% say: Go out with someone you don’t know well
98% say: Attend a church or other religious service
94% say: Hug or shake hands when greeting a friend