The infectious disease epidemiologist and infection preventionist explained why it’s not a good idea. “There is definitely a concern for the ‘bubble concert’ as while the theory is to create your own personal bubble, the exit from the bubble poses a problem—how is the bubble deflated? Where does the air go? What is the process for disinfection? The concern is that if you have an infectious person inside a bubble, they could be creating just a bubble of droplets and aerosols and that could pose risk to others for deflation and any outwards emissions.”
Dr. Sandro Galea, dean of the Boston University School of Public Health, told The New York Times that the risk of transmission can be reduced with protective barriers and good air circulation, but he would still be hesitant to attend a bubble concert until it’s further assessed.
On the other hand, Joshua Barocas, assistant professor of medicine at Boston University, told Business Insider, that these concerts may inspire hope, “I think this is an innovative way of allowing people to participate in a normal activity—concert-going—while also doing it in the safest way possible.”
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