Eating at a restaurant or drinking at a bar could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19 more than other social activities, a new study found.
Related video: Risk ranking of everyday activities for COVID-19Eating at a restaurant or drinking at a bar could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19 more than other social activities, according to a new report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study, conducted July 1-29, consisted of 314 adults across 10 states who took coronavirus tests after they reported having symptoms. Participants were asked about possible community exposure in the two weeks leading up to their test, including whether they recently dined at a restaurant, worked at an office, went shopping, went to the gym, attended a church gathering, or used public transportation frequently.
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