Health
We’re more likely to let our COVID-19 guard down around those we love most – The Conversation AU
How we perceive personal risk, and how well we comply with public health measures, can change depending on whether we are around people we know or strangers.
When announcing a ban on people in six local government areas south-west of Melbourne hosting visitors in their homes, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said this week:
People are not necessarily keeping their distance in their family home. Its a natural thing, you let your guard down. Hugs and kisses and handshakes, not necessarily adhering to the protocols that are a feature of hospitality, cafes, restaurants, pubs being open. They are supervised environments. They are regulated environments. …
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