John Whyte, MD
2 min readMar 12, 2021

When you think about risk, going to a movie might be a good idea!

As you decide what to do when businesses start to reopen, it is important to consider risk — the risk of the activity and your underlying health risks. Lots of folks have been talking about going to restaurants and returning to the gym. At first glance, you might think going to a movie seems kind of risky. But when you look at it more closely, it could be one of the safer options.

How so? In some cities, you need to undergo a rapid test before entering. Although these tests aren’t perfect, they can help screen out some people who are potentially infectious. If…

John Whyte, MD

Physician, Author, Chief Medical Officer @ WebMD. I am passionate about changing how we think about #Health. Views my own.