TORONTO, May 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario government is taking additional measures to help hospitality sector workers and businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Western Australians are urged to make positive choices in a new campaign intended to help people reduce their risk of alcohol-related harm during the current pandemic.
Officials in India’s capital have imposed a special tax of 70% on retail alcohol purchases to deter large gatherings at stores as authorities ease a six-week lockdown imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus.
New Delhi, May 5 (PTI) An apex body of the Indian alcoholic beverage industry on Tuesday demanded that the Delhi government allow home delivery of alcohol in the national capital in wake of tipplers breaking social-distancing norm in several areas.
Women are being urged to curb their drinking over fears it could lead to a spike in alcohol harm in babies conceived during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cabinet has temporarily changed the rules that govern what are known as ferment-on-premises businesses to allow these businesses to bottle and deliver alcoholic products to customers.
The Yucatán state government has extended its prohibition on alcohol sales until May 15 as part of its efforts to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.
The government plans to exempt a tax on beverages with a high alcohol content used for disinfection if they carry a “do not drink” sign, sources said Thursday.
New emergency department (ED) data has reinforced the strong prevalence of takeaway alcohol consumption among patients requiring hospital treatment after drinking in Melbourne, particularly in suburban areas of the city.
The Scotch Whisky Action Fund has announced its continued support for four programmes aimed at tackling alcohol abuse in Scotland.