As the bars in Texas open to 50 percent capacity, we will see an increase in COVID-19 numbers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 20-to-30-year-old population is already known for being the majority of COVID cases spreaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reopening of bars could be a threat to college campuses that remain open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With midterms and exams coming up it will be easy for students to turn to bars as a place to decompress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bars really aren\u2019t important when it comes to our daily survival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can only wonder if mask mandates and social distancing will be enforced as bars reopen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have to pull your mask down to drink so people may ignore the mask rule altogether. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though bars can only open at half capacity, can we really rely that this will be followed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to keep safe, we urge everyone to continue following safety measures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reopening of bars is only hindering the process of helping find a cure for COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are at the mercy of our county officials to make a responsible decision whether bars should be opened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can only hope the decision is made with the public\u2019s best interest in mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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