[albntomat0]

I'm not sure they would be anywhere near full occupancy even without government restriction. I can imagine a significant portion of the population self-limiting to essential activities only, regardless of the level of government restrictions.

[jonfw]

if that was true- why bother with regulation in the first place?

[smileysteve]

Because a significant portion does not imply that majority of the population will exercise prudence.

[jonfw]

If a majority of the population doesn't exercise prudence, then it sounds like there is a very good chance for a restaurant to get back to full occupancy.

[eru]

In addition to what smileysteve said, the more important reason is: people like their politicians to Do Things.