The talk this week is about how and when to “reopen the economy.” This, as Utah continues to experience an increase in confirmed coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases. The state’s coronavirus-related death toll continues to rise as well. A big step required to reopen the economy involves service industries. While many bars, restaurants, and breweries in…
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…