The association of chronic non-contagious diseases urged on Monday the Health Ministry, the government and National Assembly to introduce stricter measures concerning alcohol policy and to strive for a joint systemic tackling of heavy alcohol consumption in Slovenia, most notably efforts mitigating the situation among the young.
Drinks Ireland has released new Nielsen data that indicates that the total volume of alcohol sales in Ireland in April of 2020 was 35.6% less than the figure for the same month last year.
Never has the Internet been more powerful than during the coronavirus pandemic. Restrictions and lockdown across the world have forced the consumers to stay indoors in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
South Africa could have a drunk-driving limit of zero before the end of the year, if government has its way, with full criminal penalties for anyone caught with any discernible level of alcohol in their systems.
New research announced today shows that despite the fact that people in the UK are optimistic and plan to be more health conscious following the pandemic (36%), we are drinking more alcohol and smoking more, while exercising less and eating less healthily.
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the limited sale of alcoholic beverages would be allowed under Level 3 of the lockdown from 1 June.
Manitoba’s Liquor Marts are in the final phase of rolling out their safety-focused, controlled entrances, with the remaining upgrades to be completed over the next month, according to a Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries spokesperson.
With the sun out and temperatures rising, some pubs are re-opening for off sales, to cater for customers wishing to have a drink in parks and green spaces.
As the UK and most other countries went into lockdown, the need to save lives from the coronavirus rightly took priority over longer term health issues. But experts writing in The BMJ today warn that "if we don't prepare for emerging from the pandemic, we will see the toll of increased alcohol harm for a generation."
Most of South Africa may be moved to Level 3 of lockdown, which would allow for the easing of some restrictions and enable bottle stores to sell booze.