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COVID-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US COVID-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US
Covid-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US McDonald's is preparing to close its indoor seating areas as cases of the delta variant increase across the United States, according to a new report. The fast-food chain had previously announced plans to reopen indoor dining in all of its franchises by Labor Day as long as there wasn't a resurgence of COVID-19, after closing it down in 2020, according to a report from Reuters. The company has now told its locations to close indoor seating areas in places where the virus is spreading quickly.  Reuters reported that McDonald's recommended that restaurants close indoor seating in places …

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by Nicole Valinote
News
COVID-19: NYC Will Become First US City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Dining, Gyms COVID-19: NYC Will Become First US City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Dining, Gyms
Covid-19: NYC Will Become First US City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Dining, Gyms New York City is set to become the first city in the United States where proof of vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for indoor dining at restaurants and for entry at gyms. Enforcement of the new program will begin on Monday, Sept. 13. The rule also applies to indoor entertainment and performances. Mayor Bill de Blasio said he knows some will not agree with the measure, but he said will be lifesaving, as it will guarantee a higher level of vaccination.  Customers will be required to use the Excelsior app, the city's digital app or show a paper card to enter indoor venues.&n…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
COVID-19: New Study Demonstrates Danger Of Indoor Dining Amid Pandemic COVID-19: New Study Demonstrates Danger Of Indoor Dining Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: New Study Demonstrates Danger Of Indoor Dining Amid Pandemic Indoor dining could be the fastest-growing source of COVID-19 spread, according to a new study. Researchers published a study in the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences that was investigating a case in South Korea when a student became infected with the virus in minutes from a person approximately 20 feet away while dining indoors. The discovery came after contact tracers were initially unable to figure out how the student contracted COVID-19 before tracking it back to her brief stop at a local restaurant. According to the study, the student hadn’t traveled outside his region before spreadi…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's What Will Happen To Outdoor Dining As Cold Weather Arrives COVID-19: Here's What Will Happen To Outdoor Dining As Cold Weather Arrives
Covid-19: Here's What Will Happen To Outdoor Dining As Cold Weather Arrives Restaurants already struggling to stay afloat due to the COVID-19 outbreak have a new challenge rapidly approaching as the weather begins shifting, limiting outdoor dining options. The pandemic forced extreme restrictions on restaurants and bars for the past six months, with many scrambling to arrange temporary, and now possibly permanent outdoor dining options, while even more were forced to shut down for good due to a lack of business. Since mid-March, occupancy at restaurants has been restricted, face coverings must be worn by patrons and staff, social distancing must be practiced at all…

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by Zak Failla