“Am I worried about losing my alcohol license? No. Because I didn’t break the law,” said Robert Panico, the owner of Panico in Lansdale.
The owner of Panico in Lansdale says he is not living up to the PA states ’mandate to stop selling alcohol on the spot tonight. He says they’re open until 2 in the morning. He received the support of his family. Some details below and tonight @ 11. @ 6abc pic.twitter.com/P08l1aoA6C
– Bob Brooks (@ BobBrooks6abc) November 26, 2020
In order to stop the spread of COVID-19, Pennsylvania stopped selling alcohol to bars and restaurants by Thanksgiving.
Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine announced her assignment between a series of orders and advice at a press conference earlier this week.
“It’s heartbreaking that this was announced two days before all of our kits were purchased,” said Panico’s brother, Chip.
VIEW: The state of Pennsylvania currently has a ban on the sale of alcohol
Panico says it will be open until 2 a.m.
“There are 12 employees working here. These are 12 families who depend on nights like tonight to pay their bills, pay their rent, and buy Christmas presents for their children,” Chip said. “I’m very proud of my brother and what he’s doing because he’s taking a stand for himself, his family, our family, the family of employees, and everyone else in our city who’s sick and tired of it.”
Pennsylvania liquor stores reported a busy evening on Monday night before the overnight shutdown.
The suspension of alcohol sales began at 5 p.m., and will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Health officials are hoping to curb the rapid spread of the virus on a popular drinking night.
Chris Todd, Christopher’s owner of the neighborhood in Wayne (Pa.), Says rules like this shake consumer confidence.
“The announcement itself will keep more people at home,” Todd said.
It is also a concern that people are only going elsewhere to drink.
“There are a lot more house parties. I’ve talked to my beer distributor and liquor store suppliers, and they all say they’re very busy. He cleans everything up.
The state’s guideline is to only come into personal contact with people you live with during the holiday.
There are 327,829 COVID-19 cases nationwide.
Pa. Thanksgiving ban on alcohol upsets entrepreneurs: “It’s a little more than salt in the wound”
Owners of bars and restaurants in the Philadelphia area are responding to the new restrictions, which will suddenly stop sales on Thanksgiving. On Monday, Pennsylvania Health Minister Dr. Rachel Levine suspended alcohol sales at all bars and restaurants for just one night in order to slow the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Governor Wolf gives an alert about the availability of ICU hospital beds in Pennsylvania
Across the country, the surge in COVID-19 cases is leading to a surge in hospital care, with ICU beds approaching capacity in many places. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf woke him up on Monday.
How will COVID-19 wave 2 affect local hospitals?
As the second wave of COVID-19 reaches the Philadelphia region, doctors and health professionals will discuss how the virus will affect hospitals.
Pennsylvania is tightening the mask’s mandate, ordering COVID testing
Pennsylvania is working to curb the sudden rise in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations by issuing strict testing guidelines among people traveling to the state.
Health secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said the new requirements stem from a new study by IMHE, shown at the University of Washington, that Pennsylvania could soon run out of hospital beds next month.
Philadelphia’s new COVID-19 restrictions now apply: What you need to know
Philadelphia restaurant owners are hoping for a recovery in outdoor dining supply as they were forced to close their indoor dining areas to patrons amid new restrictions from COVID-19.
The FDA approves Test 1, which gives results at home
U.S. regulators on Tuesday approved the emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test, which can be performed entirely at home and yields results in 30 minutes.
Health professionals warn of holiday travel, unnecessary COVID tests
Health experts caution before the holiday season, asking you to reconsider your trip twice – and take unnecessary COVID-19 tests.
As COVID cases increase, there is no need to build up stocks, says an expert
As the incidence of COVID-19 continues to grow, consumers will accumulate and grocery stores will respond. But before you start spending, there are a few things to consider.
According to the CDC, masks protect you with updated guidance, not just those around you
As the U.S. experiences a nationwide peak in coronavirus cases, the Centers for Disease Control has issued guidance on a new mask. According to the latest update, wearing a facial mask will not only protect the people around you, but also from incoming viral projectiles.
The CDC issues updated Thanksgiving guidelines
The CDC released its most concrete guideline to date on Thanksgiving Monday, emphasizing that the safest way to celebrate is to celebrate only with people living in the household, or to take additional precautions such as wearing a mask and keeping a distance when celebrating with others.
How to wash your hands properly
Which masks best protect those around you?
What to do if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19
Coronavirus testing nearby
Copyright © 2020 WPVI-TV. All rights reserved.
