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CBD braced for economic impact of new restrictions – The Age
Mask rules are predicted to keep office workers at home, and diners are tipped to stay away in droves.
Its consumer and business confidence, if you have to wear a mask to a wedding, if you have to wear a mask to an indoor dining room until you sit down and are eating, if you have to wear a mask in indoor spaces, it does reduce the number of patrons, Mr Lambert said.
People dont want to get sick, and they will avoid public spaces.
Mr Lambert said many in the local hospitality industry were on the edge of their seats in fear of a snap lockdown, which could cost up to $85 million a day in lost takings.
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