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Sales at pubs, bars and restaurants that were able to reopen on Monday were sharply higher than pre-pandemic levels with consumers keen to have their first drink out in months, new figures show. Analysis from CGA showed sales at those sites were up by 58.6% compared to the equivalent day in 2019, even though they were limited to serving outdoors amid wintry conditions throughout much of the country. Drinks sales led the way, climbing by 113.8%, but food sales were down by 11.7%. What are the new coronavirus lockdown rules in England and Scotland from today? CGA estimates that 41,100 licensed premises in Britain, or 38.2% of the total, have outdoor space. The early data, based on analysis of 1,687 sites, appeared to suggest the hospitality trade has been a bit more successful than retailers in initially attracting customers back after lockdown restrictions were eased on Monday . Advertisement Separate figures from Springboard … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Pubs and restaurants with outdoor areas enjoy reopening sales surge after lockdown easing

Years from now when we look back at the coronavirus pandemic, one of the first people we'll think of is Anthony Fauci Anthony Fauci Overnight Health Care: US health officials call for J&J vaccine pause over rare blood clots | White House seeks to reassure Five questions raised by the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause Biden says vaccine supply not impacted by J&J pause MORE , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. And why not? It was one year ago when an argument could be made that the two most trusted public figures on COVID-19 were Fauci and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Andrew Cuomo New Mexico governor settles with former campaign aide over claim of unwanted sexual behavior Fauci fatigue sets in as top doc sows doubt in vaccine effectiveness New Mexico governor signs marijuana legalization bill MORE (D). We all know about the spectacular fall of the latter from 70-something percent approval … [Read more...] about Fauci fatigue sets in as top doc sows doubt in vaccine effectiveness

Tuesday on FNC’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” host Tucker Carlson opened his program by reacting to an announcement earlier in the day that health officials were recommending to halt the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Carlson said overall, the announcement warranted skepticism about the vaccine’s efficacy and pointed to remarks from Biden health adviser Anthony Fauci and CDC director Rochelle Walensky. Transcript as follows: CARLSON: We’ve heard an awful lot about the coronavirus vaccine over the last several months. It’s a massive achievement as a scientific matter, something all Americans can be proud of, but that’s not the context in which we’ve heard about it. Joe Biden’s first speech to the country urged the entire population to take this vaccine immediately. The celebrity industrial complex has reinforced that demand ever since, “Get the shot. Get the shot. Get the shot.” OK, we will. We’re not against it on principle. Like almost every American, … [Read more...] about FNC’s Carlson: Maybe the Vaccine Doesn’t Work and They’re Simply Not Telling You That

British businesses in the hospitality sector have bucked at Prime Minster Boris Johnson’s scheme to require vaccine passports for their customers, saying that they will refuse to enforce the measures. Writing in a letter to the PM, the owners of over sixty restaurants, night clubs, and other hospitality venues have announced that they will not adopt the health pass programme, regardless of whether it is mandated by the government or not. The letter, which was seen by The Telegraph said : “We will not be forcing our patrons to show us any documentation referring to health status to gain entry. “We are UK licensed premises and event promoters that have struggled at this difficult time for everyone. We have no axe to grind politically and many of us think the vaccine roll out has been tremendous. We also know that, for many reasons, some will not have a vaccine. “Further, we do not believe it is right that we as premises and promoters should demand to see proof of medical … [Read more...] about ‘We Won’t be Doing it’: Hospitality Firms Reject Boris Johnson’s Vaccine Passport Scheme

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced last week that anyone whose job requires frequent face-to-face work with the public can sign up for free at-home COVID-19 testing kits. Eligible workers include, but are not limited to, people working in: Retail Hotels and hospitality Events industry Delivery services Movie theaters Banks Gyms Real estate Construction Building maintenance Grocery stores Energy and utilities Security Manufacturing To sign up, fill out a form at covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-testing-at-home . Qualifying people can order six free BinaxNow kits, to be used every five days as a screening tool. Rapid tests aren’t as accurate as tests that look for the virus’s genetic material, but frequent use can help flag people who may be contagious. The state started sending the kits to teachers in February, and expanded the program to include restaurant workers in March. Policies Report an … [Read more...] about Colorado offers free at-home COVID-19 testing to all frontline workers