Sir, – There is controversy over whether a one- or two-metre distance should be set in restaurants and pubs. So far, there appears to be no scientific consensus on the relative risks arising from the various distances.
A simple solution for the Government is to allow the hospitality sector to choose for themselves: one or two metres for their premises, but requiring them to put up a sign at front indicating the minimum social distance pertaining in their establishment.
In that event, if I plan to go to a restaurant, I could exercise my own choice on the level of risk. I would choose the place with two metres. – Yours, etc,
MICHAEL BARRY,
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Rathgar,
Dublin 6.