Some restaurant workers in Connecticut are planning a demonstration in front of the governor’s mansion to protest comments made by a Yale infectious disease specialist at a recent official coronavirus media briefing. Dr. Manisha Juthani said that indoor dining is too risky right now in this time of pandemic. She has co-signed a letter to the governor asking for a pause on indoor dining. Juthani joined All Things Considered to explain why she believes we have to avoid dining in restaurants just a little bit longer. She also gave her reactions to commonly heard anti-coronavirus safety measure complaints. If you want to know why a restaurant is generally considered more dangerous than a big-box store or if masks cause excessive buildups of CO2, Juthani has answers.
Hear the interview below:
