AZ: 1 in 5 seniors turning to alcohol to cope with coronavirus quarantine
AZ: 1 in 5 seniors turning to alcohol to cope with coronavirus quarantine KTAR News By Taylor Kinnerup April 20, 2020 PHOENIX — If you haven’t called your grandparents recently, you might want to call to see how they’re handling coronavirus quarantine. With seniors among the most vulnerable to the coronavirus, they’ve likely been physical distancing […]
United Kingdom: UK adults drink less alcohol during lockdown
United Kingdom: UK adults drink less alcohol during lockdown The Spirits Business by Nicola Carruthers April 20, 2020 One in three UK adults have cut down on their alcohol consumption or stopped drinking entirely during the coronavirus lockdown, according to a new survey. Charity Alcohol Change UK commissioned market researcher Opinium for the new study, […]
Europe: WHO: Alcohol does not protect against COVID-19; access should be restricted during lockdown
Europe: WHO: Alcohol does not protect against COVID-19; access should be restricted during lockdown World Health Organization/Europe April 14, 2020 Alcohol is known to be harmful to health in general, and is well understood to increase the risk of injury and violence, including intimate partner violence, and can cause alcohol poisoning. At times of lockdown […]
Beer May Lose Its Fizz as CO2 Supplies Go Flat During Pandemic
Beer May Lose Its Fizz as CO2 Supplies Go Flat During Pandemic Source: https://www.nytimes.com/ By Reuters April 18, 2020 Dwindling supplies of carbon dioxide from ethanol plants are sparking concern about shortages of beer, soda and seltzer water – essentials for many quarantined Americans. Brewers and soft-drink makers use carbon dioxide, or CO2, for carbonation, […]
Canada: N.W.T. announces alcohol restrictions to curb bootlegging
Canada: N.W.T. announces alcohol restrictions to curb bootlegging National News by Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs April 16, 2020 Residents in the Northwest Territories have new rules to follow when purchasing alcohol at liquor stores during the pandemic lockdown. Customers can only spend up to $200 per day and only purchase six mickeys (375 ml each) of spirits per […]
How coronavirus is causing confusion with states’ alcohol laws
How coronavirus is causing confusion with states’ alcohol laws Reports of consumers crossing state lines to buy drinks has leaders worried. ABC News By Ivan Pereira April 17, 2020 As the coronavirus outbreak hit the U.S., many states changed laws and regulations related to alcohol. Now, however, those changes between states have created a confusing scene for […]
America Reacts To Shelter-in-place Orders By Drinking More Wine
America Reacts To Shelter-in-place Orders By Drinking More Wine Grit Daily Posted by Holly Chavez April 15, 2020 April is alcohol awareness month, and in the spirit of things, it seems that Americans are reacting to shelter-in-place orders by drinking more wine. We’ll leave the reason for skyrocketing sales of Chardonnay to what playwright George Bernard […]
Mobile driver’s license would replace the physical card with a digital identity
Mobile driver’s license would replace the physical card with a digital identity Industry group is working with states to make interoperability and security top priorities as the new infrastructure is built. Tech Republic By Veronica Combs April 15, 2020 In addition to pushing autonomous vehicles into the mainstream, the coronavirus also may speed up the drive to […]
Instagram Drinking Challenge explained – is it promoting alcoholism?
Instagram Drinking Challenge explained – is it promoting alcoholism? Instagram’s newest challenge forces you to drink alcohol, and quite a lot of it. But is it just a bit of lighthearted fun or the promotion of excessive binge drinking? HITC By Elissa Bain April 14, 2020 With the world stuck in quarantine and looking for new forms […]
CORONAVIRUS BOOZE BANS DANGEROUS FOR ALCOHOLICS
CORONAVIRUS BOOZE BANS DANGEROUS FOR ALCOHOLICS Source: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/ by Patrick Schmitt 15th April, 2020 A doctor in Thailand has spoken out about the dangers of a drinks ban for alcoholics in her home nation, which is one of a few to prohibit booze sales during the coronavirus lockdowns. 10% of Thailand’s one million heavy drinkers […]