The lockdown measures across the country that ban indoor dining have taken an enormous toll. More than 10,000 restaurants have permanently closed while legions of waiters, servers and bartenders have been laid off, according to data from Restaurants Canada.
Of the roughly 266,363 cumulative COVID-19 cases in Ontario, only about 575 infections have been linked to an exposure at a restaurant, bar or nightclub, according to provincial data. She added that if the spread of the virus is not contained, it often results in widespread community transmission that can't be traced back to a specific setting.
"We're clearly not the problem but we can be part of the solution," she said. "It's better for these gatherings to take place in supervised environments with protective equipment and frequent sanitization." "We don't have the specific number of cases that are directly linked to transmission at restaurants, bars and nightclubs, but we do know that the virus easily spreads when we gather in groups," Sabreena Thouli, a spokeswoman for the B.C. Ministry of Health, said in an email.
"There is a sense of frustration with respect to why the decisions are being made and the data backing up those decisions. That's what restaurateurs want to know."
That’s cause there is no data The spread is mainly in larger buildings with untested ventilation systems such as schools universities senior homes factories post offices type plants with lots of worker’s that spend hours every day not small retail stores and restaurants
It’s hard to gather data when science said to close restaurants quickly. File under D for duh
For shit sake. It’s not just about going to the restaurant. It’s about STAYING HOME! The message for the last year has been “stay home”. God! Is it that hard?
Where are the real numbers, how are they government coming up with them. Most deaths coming from LTC. WE must open up, we are heading for major Mental Health issues in all age groups. Lets get this rapid testing started now. If you can shop at Costco, why not eat at a restaurant
The datas in the numbers. They’ve been shut down since xmas and the daily numbers have gone from 1900 a day to 400ish. I know people hate it but 🤷🏻♀️
It’s not just the restauranteurs that are frustrated
Have custumers and service people wear visors, masks, and sit at a table with plexiglass dividers and then you might go ahead. That’s how we worked for 5 months with 16 infections and no spread.
They're right. The government has been imposing these measures with no evidence they'll work. As far as I'm concerned, the government can piss off.
Open the province, end the lockdowns!
It’s been a year of “CROWDS IN SMALL SPACES ARE NO GOOD!!!!!” There’s the data. Tell them don’t worry, when it’s over they will be open again not paying taxes again!
Be prepared for bonnie to drop a ban on super bowl the day before.
Rage-bait...you should know better CTV. The transmission risk for in-site dining is well documented & at this point self-evident. Even IF In-house dining were allowed, at 25% capacity, it wouldn't be the 'saviour' to the business at any rate. NO excuses for ignoring rules
There isn’t any. Just useless public sector minions shot-gunning their approach, constantly missing! But what the heck, it’s only the unwashed lives at stake.