yes, being outside is probably the most effective covid mitigation, both for disabling the virus particles more swiftly and diluting concentrations more rapidly

yes, being outside is probably the most effective covid mitigation, both for disabling the virus particles more swiftly and diluting concentrations more rapidly. you see this kind of thing a lot in (poorly constructed) regulations, where the intended effect is intentionally indirect, with lots of negative side effects that are simply unaccounted for (charitably speaking). it seems like that rule is primarily intended to prevent disorderly drunkenness and littering, but instead of addressing that directly, they made a rule saying don't drink outside anywhere, without regard to potentially negative consequences. just brainstorming, targeting disorderly drunkenness with a night in jail would likely curtail that behavior quickly, if it was truly a problem in the first place. and just publicly shaming litterers by posting videos online would probably help curtail littering, along with more, and more visible, public trash cans.