England Bans Alcohol Carryout, Delivery in New Lockdown
The prohibition extends into February and doesn’t include food takeout and delivery.
Jan 06, 2021 | 1 min read
LONDON—As England enters another national lockdown amid soaring COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced all alcohol deliveries and carryout would be suspended until mid-February at the earliest, according to the Robb Report. The prohibition also closed on-premise dining at all restaurants and pubs.
The ban is the government’s latest attempt to halt the spread of a new variant of the coronavirus discovered in the United Kingdom in December. This new variant appears to be more easily transmitted.
Restaurants and pubs will still be allowed to offer food for carryout and delivery, sans alcohol sales. The government’s reasoning behind the alcohol ban is that it will lower incidences of groups congregating to drink. However, sales of alcohol in retail environments are still allowed under the new restrictions.
The latest lockdown restrictions are the toughest since last March. All non-essential businesses and schools not already shuttered will have to close for at least six weeks. Residents are restricted to their homes and are only able to leave once a day for exercise.
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