One month ago, the Salt Lake County Health Department ordered bars, breweries/brewpubs, and restaurants to close to dine-in customers for 30 days. The March 16 mandate aimed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. At the time, Utah had 21 confirmed cases of coronavirus. Today, that number tops 2,600. The shutdown order has…
The Brewers Association on Tuesday released its findings from a coronavirus, or COVID-19, survey. It details how the social distancing measures aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus are impacting the nation’s breweries. And, as Bart Watson, the organization’s chief economist, wrote in a tweet, “the numbers aren’t pretty.” Specifically, he highlighted: 2.5% of breweries…
Salt Lake County issued a stay-at-home order (full PDF) that took effect on March 30 and continues through at least April 13. It’s another effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The order shuts down all non-essential businesses and directs individuals to limit their trips outside. As you know, Utah…
Coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to wreak havoc on everyday life in Utah and around the world. Utah breweries, bars, and restaurants statewide remain closed to in-house dining and drinking. The government-mandated shutdown’s forced many businesses to get creative in how they provide products to customers. Brewery employees are now doubling as delivery drivers. Head brewers…