Rain sends people into cinemas
I’m not sure how thrilled I am at news that Sunday’s rain sent people into movie theatres. Do I care if someone’s wiping down the seats when Covid transmission seems to mostly be via aerial particles?
In some cases, people eating at restaurants will need to give out their contact info for tracing in case of Covid outbreaks.
I am not the only person around here apprehensive about the new rule allowing gatherings of 250 people.
EmilyG 22:01 on 2020-08-02 Permalink
However it’s transmitted, a bunch of people in an indoor space for an hour or two doesn’t sound like a good idea.
Ephraim 08:02 on 2020-08-03 Permalink
Do they have HEPA filters? Is the air conditioning system recycling enough air? Airplanes recycle the air every 3 to 4 minutes through HEPA filters…. which means that the risk is those sitting around you, not the whole plane. Now, can a cinema say the same thing?
Jonathan 08:07 on 2020-08-03 Permalink
Cinemas are considered lower risk among ‘cultural activities’ because people don’t typically talk during films. Regular breathing doesn’t correspond with a high viral load being released.
Ian 08:16 on 2020-08-03 Permalink
Mental note not to go see screamy horror films or hilarious comedies, or any movies for children… just serious art films. you know, the kind that promote even, regular breathing.
Kate 08:26 on 2020-08-03 Permalink
people don’t typically talk during films
That hasn’t been my experience the last half-dozen times I’ve gone.
Andrew 09:17 on 2020-08-03 Permalink
Most commercial air conditioning systems the air filters are only for the outdoor air being brought in to the building. They are designed for efficiency, so they will recirculate as much indoor air as possible and just mix in a little outdoor air to keep it fresh.
Ephraim 14:45 on 2020-08-03 Permalink
@Andrew That’s exactly the problem… Times have changed, we need a filter the inside air. Either drawn through a filter to move the air away or out. So either we need air filters for the building or AC systems that exchange more air.