One rule that's attracting a lot of attention is specifically targeted at Thanksgiving week, which is considered a high-risk time for COVID-19 spread. All bars and restaurants across Pennsylvania have been ordered to halt on-premise alcohol sales from 5 p.m. on Wednesday until 8 a.m. on Thursday. The 15-hour ban is meant to curb the spread of the virus on one of the biggest drinking nights of the year, according to Wolf. Officials from the Distilled Spirits Council, the national trade association for spirits makers, criticized the governor for taking the perceived path of least resistance. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to get the latest restaurant news delivered straight to your inbox.

Source: The Nation November 24, 2020 17:12 UTC