Thread by @germanrlopez, There is a lot of shaming about people going to parks and [...]

German Lopez

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There is a lot of shaming about people going to parks and beaches that really has zero scientific basis behind it.

Here's a good article by @ArnArbDirector, @j_g_allen, and @mlipsitch on parks. https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/13/keep-parks-open-benefits-fresh-air-outweigh-risks-infection/

Perspective | Keep parks open. The benefits of fresh air outweigh the risks of infection.

Some simple strategies can help keep you healthy. Remember to wear a mask.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/13/keep-parks-open-benefits-fresh-air-outweigh-risks-infection/

And here's a good one on beaches by @KelseyTuoc. https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2020/4/23/21231377/florida-beaches-reopening-coronavirus-social-distancing

It’s actually very reasonable for Florida to open its beaches

As long as tourists stay home and residents keep their distance, beaches are part of sustainable, low-risk social distancing.

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2020/4/23/21231377/florida-beaches-reopening-coronavirus-social-distancing

To be clear, I despise the outdoors and never want to go outside again, but that's because I'm weird. It'd be nice if people stuck to the science on this.

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