Why is drive-thru, takeout, delivery allowed to continue?

[Anonymous]

So no more dining in at restaurants in Maryland. Allowing drive-thru, takeout and delivery seems to be an unnecessary and dangerous concession. This is an emergency. We need a lockdown a la Italy.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/maryland-governor-announces-restaurant-closures-limiting-gatherings-2020-03-16

[Anonymous]

It is low risk, you can maintain a distance, there aren't large groups together.

There are many people who don't cook and who live off of take-out or delivery believe it or not.

[Anonymous]

What's amusing to me is how some DCUM posters with the means to cook are justifying their take-out habit by pretexting charitable intentions.

They could just send these businesses money, instead of eating potentially contaminated food.

[Anonymous]

My close friend who is an ICU nurse at a large public hospital tells me that staff is relying heavily on takeout because they are working such long hours.

[Anonymous]

Lower risk, businesses survive, health care workers and emergency responders get food.

[Anonymous]

Why? Because America is the most capitalist of capitalist countries. The almighty dollar is more important than anything. Minimizing the impact to the economy and stock market is more important than saving lives in this country. We have seen it time and time again from slavery to cigarettes to opioids to today, America will sell it’s soul for a profit. All that other BS about people not knowing how to cook or to give people an outlet or because it has minimal risk is just that, BS. Americans are selfish and greedy AF and if it can save a buck or two who cares if it kills people. That’s why.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why? Because America is the most capitalist of capitalist countries. The almighty dollar is more important than anything. Minimizing the impact to the economy and stock market is more important than saving lives in this country. We have seen it time and time again from slavery to cigarettes to opioids to today, America will sell it’s soul for a profit. All that other BS about people not knowing how to cook or to give people an outlet or because it has minimal risk is just that, BS. Americans are selfish and greedy AF and if it can save a buck or two who cares if it kills people. That’s why.

How are overwhelmed and overworked healthcare workers supposed to feed themselves?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is low risk, you can maintain a distance, there aren't large groups together.

There are many people who don't cook and who live off of take-out or delivery believe it or not.

We need to engage in serious social distancing and stay home unless absolutely necessary. Are drive-thru or takeout "necessary"? Every action to minimize contact counts.

[Anonymous]

Most of the people doing drive-thru and takeout are not healthcare workers, I can assure you.

[Anonymous]

Even China allowed food delivery during its lockdown. What are you supposed to do if you run out of food at home and for whatever reason can’t get to the grocery store right away? As this wears on, all but the best of the preppers are going to run out of supplies. Depending on the timing, one delivery meal might be just the thing that gets you through to your next grocery visit.

[Anonymous]

Flatten the curve not 0 out the curve.

You get it right?

[Anonymous]

Please explain why not allow this with your vast knowledge of infectious disease, needs of local residents, levels of risk, economic considerations. Oh, none of you actually have any expertise in these areas but are quick to question others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
What's amusing to me is how some DCUM posters with the means to cook are justifying their take-out habit by pretexting charitable intentions.

They could just send these businesses money, instead of eating potentially contaminated food.

Please, show me some research proving that covid19 is transmittable by food. Please.

[Anonymous]

This is honestly one of the most unintelligent threads I've ever read on DCUM. And that's saying a lot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So no more dining in at restaurants in Maryland. Allowing drive-thru, takeout and delivery seems to be an unnecessary and dangerous concession. This is an emergency. We need a lockdown a la Italy.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/maryland-governor-announces-restaurant-closures-limiting-gatherings-2020-03-16

How is standing in line at a fast food restaurant different from standing in line at a grocery store. I will say that people in the grocery store did keep their distance today. It took this for people to respect personal space.