{"id":52616,"date":"2020-07-22T00:27:30","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T06:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/polis-orders-alcohol-sales-to-cease-at-10-p-m-to-slow-spread-of-coronavirus\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T04:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:00:33","slug":"polis-orders-alcohol-sales-to-cease-at-10-p-m-to-slow-spread-of-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/polis-orders-alcohol-sales-to-cease-at-10-p-m-to-slow-spread-of-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"Polis orders alcohol sales to cease at 10 p.m. to slow spread of coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks to reporters at the governor\u2019s mansion in downtown Denver on July 9.<\/span>Jesse Paul\/The Colorado Sun<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday ordered that alcohol sales in Colorado cease at 10 p.m. in an effort to slow the increasing spread of coronavirus among young people in the state.<\/p>\n

Polis said alcohol has been the common denominator in the spread of coronavirus among Coloradans between 20 and 29 years old, namely at parties and other social gatherings.<\/p>\n

The order applies to bars, restaurants and stores<\/a> that sell alcohol. Polis said it will go into effect by the end of the week.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou need to do what you can to make sure that we don\u2019t let our judgment lapse on social distancing because we\u2019re inebriated,\u201d Polis said at a news conference at the governor\u2019s mansion in Denver. \u201cIf you want to get drunk, nobody is saying alcohol causes coronavirus. It doesn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n

But the governor suggested that inebriation makes it easier to spread the disease as people let down their guard after having a few drinks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe state of inebriation<\/a> in a public place is inconsistent with social distancing,\u201d Polis said.<\/p>\n

Conversely, Polis vowed to push for legislation next year that would end the state\u2019s law requiring alcohol to stop being served at 2 a.m. He said he believes local governments should be able to make the decision for themselves on when restaurants and bars must stop serving liquor, beer and wine.<\/p>\n

The Colorado Restaurant Association didn\u2019t appear reassured by the vow. Sonia Riggs, who leads the group, blasted Polis\u2019 decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re extremely disappointed in this order,\u201d she said. \u201cThis is a major blow to an industry that is already suffering gravely. We\u2019d like to see the data that backs up this decision, especially as it\u2019s our understanding that restaurants account for just 4% of the outbreaks in this state.\u201d<\/p>\n

Polis said Coloradans 20-29 years old are driving the increase in coronavirus cases in Colorado. While they may not face serious consequences after getting sick, people in that age group can pass the disease onto more vulnerable family, friends and coworkers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis affects other people,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have to make sure we are all in this together.\u201d<\/p>\n

The governor said rising cases in other states similarly began with young people. Reversing the trend now, he explained, is critical.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026 Now is not the time for house parties. Just have four of your besties over.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read more at The Colorado Sun<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The Colorado Sun is a reader-supported, journalist-owned news outlet exploring issues of statewide interest. Sign up for a newsletter and read more at coloradosun.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Read more at The Colorado Sun<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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