Restaurant/Bar Owners Want Proof Of Virus Spike

ALLEGHENY CO., Pa. — (WPXI) – Several local restaurant and bar owners are demanding to see proof that their establishments caused a spike in COVID-19 cases. The owner of House of 1,000 Beers in Warrendale told our news partners at Channel 11 that he is not taking the state or county’s word for it any longer. “You have to wonder why that you have data… and you’re hurting people’s livelihoods, and you’re killing off businesses … why wouldn’t you want to release the data that supports your actions?” said owner Art Barbus. The co-owners of The Oven in Wexford want to see proof as well. “Where’s the transparency, and if there’s not going to be any, why not?” James Samreny said. Owners feel they aren’t getting a fair shake and want a better explanation on why Allegheny County and state health officials tacked on more restrictions after Pa. moved into the green phase. Meanwhile, Allegheny County health officials said during a press conference Wednesday that they are seeing a decline in new cases, and the curve is starting flatten a bit since they implemented the latest restrictions.