Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for April 17, 2020
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April 17, 2020: For the week ending March 28, the sales of alcohol at liquor and grocery stores were up 22% from the year before.[1]
That is contrary to warnings against drinking during the pandemic issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO recommends that government leaders limit access to alcohol during lockdowns.[1]
However, many U.S. states have deemed liquor stores to be essential businesses, allowing them to remain open during the lockdowns. Additionally, online sales of liquor have soared.[2]
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Coronavirus Daily Updates
- States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
- Resources for citizens dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, 2020
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