While Los Angeles County has loosened its COVID-19 restrictions with outdoor restaurant dining reopening, those expecting to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday at their favorite eatery might have to reconsider.

L.A. County residents and visitors can finally go out and enjoy a meal with their families starting Friday, but they shouldn’t rely on televisions to entertain them while they enjoy their meal outside.

The Super Bowl is a little over a week away, which means restaurant-goers won’t be able to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs go at it.

"It will be tragic if the Super Bowl becomes the Super Spreader of coronavirus," Barbra Ferrer, L.A. County Health Director said, according to KTLA5.

She also explained that the county will have to backtrack if this event causes cases to rise. She suggests that county residents should refrain from any type of large gatherings or parties.

Many residents are confused as to why restaurants are reopening in the first place.

For those that decide to go out to eat, they can expect to only sit with those in their household, with a cap of six at every table. The tables also have to be at least eight feet apart.

L.A. County has seen over 1.1 million reported COVID-19 cases and nearly 16,400 deaths, according to the L.A. County government website.

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