Yep. I discuss exactly this in the piece. Many reports like this. Instead of having sensible guidelines for congestion and ways to increase space, authorities do anxiety-driven pandemic theater that focuses on optics rather than risk management or health.https://twitter.com/axleyjc/status/1247564584279396354 …
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@mlipsitch,@j_g_allen and@ArnArbDirector here. I know people have been using it to plead with authorities to keep parks open, so they can add this superb article! (Mine: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/04/closing-parks-ineffective-pandemic-theater/609580/ …)https://twitter.com/mlipsitch/status/1249794738586300421 …Show this thread -
My local Facebook groups are full of alarming stories on the toll of the pressure cooker of the quarantine on households. Without mincing words: getting people some fresh air, exercise, and a change of scenery responsibly is a genuine safety concern—and outdoors is our best bet.
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This is what my local trails do: post reminders at the entrance but keep the trails open. Here, just that works. There can be many congestion management techniques as necessary. (I’ve been lucky. Weather has been great all month and I now trail bike or run almost every day!
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But I keep hearing of people who have nowhere to go because authorities closed what park/outdoor space exists, or are misinformed about the benefit/risk trade-off for outdoors. That is not sustainable and it's dangerous. People are reporting alarming behaviors within households.
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I'm adding this here. There is not good scientific reason to totally close down parks or beaches the way authorities have been doing; and a lot of reasons to keep them open with sensible guidelines to limit unreasonable congestion or crowding.https://twitter.com/AmeshAA/status/1253167141819428864 …
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We are doing a little better in Utah.https://twitter.com/UtahCoronavirus/status/1249025425327652866?s=19 …
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I will say being out in our local parks in London today - there were lots of people out but they all seemed to be conscious of social distancing. Maybe not enough - but definitely important for staying sane!
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