As the bars in Texas open to 50 percent capacity, we will see an increase in COVID-19 numbers.
The 20-to-30-year-old population is already known for being the majority of COVID cases spreaders.
The reopening of bars could be a threat to college campuses that remain open.
Although COVID-19 numbers at Texas A&M University-Kingsville have been low, the opening of bars will enable the possibility of Kingsville becoming a hot spot for COVID-19.
With midterms and exams coming up it will be easy for students to turn to bars as a place to decompress.
Bars really aren’t important when it comes to our daily survival.
Is risking catching COVID-19 really worth a $12 drink? Alcohol sales have skyrocketed in the wake of COVID-19 so what is the point of reopening bars when the majority of America have been drinking safely at home?
We can only wonder if mask mandates and social distancing will be enforced as bars reopen.
You have to pull your mask down to drink so people may ignore the mask rule altogether.
Though bars can only open at half capacity, can we really rely that this will be followed?
In order to keep safe, we urge everyone to continue following safety measures.
The reopening of bars is only hindering the process of helping find a cure for COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and Texas have yet to decrease and letting bars reopen is irresponsible on the part of our governor.
We will most likely see a rise in COVID-19 cases within the 20-to-30-year-old population with the reopening of bars across the state.
We are at the mercy of our county officials to make a responsible decision whether bars should be opened.
We can only hope the decision is made with the public’s best interest in mind.