Partial lockdowns could lead to an explosion in coronavirus cases, according to a top German researcher.
That is because the more people are in fewer places in less time, the more likely they are to pass on the virus, said Prof. Andrei Sommer, a visiting professor at Isra University in Jordan and formerly of the University of Ulm, in an interview with
The Jerusalem Post.
He compared the results of partial lockdowns to a nuclear explosion.
The immense destructive power of atomic weapons is the result of a sudden release of energy produced by splitting the nuclei of the fissile elements making up the bombs core, according to the Atomic Heritage Foundation in an article about the science behind the atomic bomb. In order to detonate an atomic weapon, you need a critical mass of fissionable material. The more you have, the greater the odds that an explosion will occur.
There’s a reason so many people move here from elsewhere and thousands of people visit each winter: Park City is a snow lover’s paradise. As those familiar with everything our town offers this time of year can attest, you do not need to leave Summit County’s borders for an unforgettable ski vacation or adventure.
But those who have the itch to explore will discover winter magic outside of Park City, too. Here are a few destinations
worth checking out.
Midway
Just a short drive from Park City to the south sits the charming town of Midway, which was founded by Swiss families in the 1800s and still bears the markings of its origins in Swiss-styled architecture. One of the most popular attractions is the Ice Castles, featuring massive man-made ice towers and caverns it’s a great way to spend a winter’s evening with the family. Nearby is a large outdoor ice skating rink that operates throughout the winter, and Midway also has many inviting restaurants
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Park City at the start of 2020 seemed poised to make progress on longstanding issues like the economy and traffic, continuing the years of work of City Hall and the wider community.
It was clear by the middle of March, though, the agenda for 2020 would change radically. The spread of the novel coronavirus made the year unlike any other in Park City’s history. But even with the sickness impacting all aspects of life, other items rose to prominence. Park City joined the nation in calling for social justice and steps were taken toward hosting another Winter Olympics someday.
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With unemployment still high amid the COVID-19 pandemic and resort communities like Park City particularly hard hit, ski areas have seen an increase in job applicants this winter in a traditionally under-employed industry.
Unemployment in Summit County hit an all-time high of over 20 percent at the start of the pandemic, according to data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That number has rebounded to a current rate of about 5.5%, but is still well over the pre-pandemic average of just 2%.
With the hospitality industry hardest hit and much of Park City’s economy reliant on those types of businesses, hotel workers and restaurant and bar staff make up a significant portion of the county’s unemployed.