I have a friend who's arguing that you shouldn't, because the vaccination rates aren't high enough yet, and since apparently people are stupid enough to go to the theater unvaccinated, they could get COIVD from being there and then spread it to other unvaccinated people.

However, in my state, getting the vaccine is very accessible and open to anyone over 16 now, and those with immunocompromised conditions have been able to get one since early/mid march, so, to me, it seems like anyone without one at this point is simply choosing not to get one. So, why should I continue to give up something as seemingly safe as sitting in a 200+ seat room with only like 10-15 people in it, socially distanced, with masks on, just because some assholes won't get the vaccine? I mean, both my friend and I work retail-type jobs that put us in contact w/ the public, so I don't see how the theater is any more of a potential spreading risk than work. So, unless you're still just isolating yourself completely in your home every day, is there really that much harm in going to theater once you're vaccinated?

  • longhorn617 [any]
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    3 years ago

    The issue is going to be that the air circulation is gonna suck in a theater, but as long as everyone is wearing a mask and spread out and it's relatively empty it's probably OK. It's still relatively unsafe compared to other activities, though. I'm going to be avoiding them for a bit longer and I go out to dinner and drinks with friends occasionally now (pretty much exclusively at places with outdoor patios.)