As the Bank of Canada's new governor, Tiff Macklem, reminded us last week, the lockdown to stop the coronavirus epidemic has been costly. Brian Kemp, seen greeting U.S. President Donald Trump last week, is trying to prevent cities from making mask-wearing compulsory. Drinking helmetsFrom Japanese whisky-producer Suntory comes one of the most interesting COVID-19 business proposals: a specialized drinking helmet that allows the up-close socializing typical in pubs without sharing the virus. Some businesses reopen firstIt is inevitable that some self-interested businesses including the entertainment and airline industries have been lobbying hard to get back to normal. In the absence of drinking helmets, for example, bars have been contagion hot spots.

Source: CBC News July 20, 2020 08:03 UTC