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As Texas Bars Fully Reopen, 9 in 10 Texans Aren't Fully COVID Vaccinated
Restaurants were also fully reopened across the state but some have proceeded with caution and maintained mask requirements.
Spring Break Photos Show Huge Maskless Crowds Partying in Florida
Enhanced safety measures were imposed on Miami Beach from late February, in anticipation of the spring break crowds.
Orange County Bar Owner Faces Jail For Opening During COVID Lockdown
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer described the after-hours operation of the Eastend Bar as a "blatant disregard of the local and state health orders."
Restaurants, Bars Account for Less Than 2 Percent of COVID-19 Cases in N.Y.
Statewide contact-tracing data shows that bars and restaurants account for only 1.4 percent of new coronavirus cases in New York, while private household gatherings account for the majority of the spread.
Guy Fieri Did 'More Than Congress' in Raising $21.5M for Restaurant Workers
"God bless the 'Fundraiser of Flavortown,' shame on every single one of our government 'leaders' who have failed them," reads one tweet praising the celebrity chef.
Texas Health Department Orders All Dallas Bars to Close Amid COVID Spike
All non-essential businesses in the North Texas region will also be made to operate at 50 percent capacity for at least one week.
English Tequila Bar Registers as a Church in Effort to Bypass U.K. COVID
"Let's start a religion," 34-year-old bar owner James Aspell posted to Facebook. "Can't be that hard, can it!"
Judge Rules Pennsylvania's 'New Normal' COVID Restrictions Unconstitutional
A federal judge on Monday ruled Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's executive actions to close or restrict non–life sustaining businesses during the coronavirus pandemic are unconstitutional.
California Bartender Suffers Broken Nose After Alleged Face Mask Dispute
The bar manager at 710 Beach Bar in San Diego said a customer refusing to comply with the mask policy broke his nose.
Duke Student Says People Should 'Get Drunk and Walk Around' to Cope
In a column for Duke's student-run media organization, a senior suggested that bars and parties aren't necessary to beat the "pandemic blues," and that having a few drinks and walking around could help capture some of that college excitement.
'Let The Shooting Sprees Begin': NY Bar Investigated for Gun Violence Game
The Cliffton, a bar in Patchogue, posted a Super Bowl-esque betting box on its Instagram account last week. In it, patrons could purchase four boxes, each with a number predicting the city's shooting-death totals over Labor Day weekend.
Kentucky Latest State to Close Down Bars in Attempt to Curb Coronavirus
"I'm not confident that every bar can survive the next two weeks," said Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, whose state is one of six to continue closing bar service.
800 Texas Bar Owners Expected to Open in Defiance of Governor's Order
"Freedom Fest," the label for Saturday's event, is an effort to protest Gov. Greg Abbott's mandate effectively shuttering bars and other establishments because of growing coronavirus cases.
Are 'Cuomo Chips' the New 'Raines Sandwich' for Bars Struggling to Survive?
At the end of the 19th century New York bars served stale sandwiches to comply with the letter of the law. Now, under coronavirus restrictions from the office of Governor Andrew Cuomo, bars are looking for similar ways around new demands that they serve food.
Texas Bar Defies Abbott's Order, Hosts Crowded Rally With Maskless Patrons
Several state health guidelines were reportedly breached at the rally held at a bar in Pasadena.
These 7 States Have Reopened Bars and Nightclubs as Coronavirus Cases Soar
Seven states have reopened bars and nightclubs to residents despite coronavirus cases continuing to rise throughout many parts of the country.
Bar Defies Mask Order: 'We Are Americans—We're Going to Do What We Want'
Kentucky has seen several spikes in coronavirus cases throughout most of the outbreak.
4 Nashville Bars File Restraining Order Against City To Stay Open
Four bars in Nashville have filed for a temporary restraining order against city official over coronavirus restrictions, asking to be exempt from the city's order that bars must be closed for at least two weeks.
U.K. City Council Apologizes for Saying COVID Will 'Wait For You' at Pubs
"Great news that the pubs are opening this weekend, right? Do you know who is happiest? #Coronavirus," the Sheffield City Council tweeted.
Colorado Latest State to Close Bars and Nightclubs Due to Coronavirus
"Having bars and nightlife in an unsustainable way is too big of a risk in Colorado," Colorado Governor Jared Polis said in a Tuesday news conference.
'Bar Lives Matter' Protesters Descend on Texas Capitol to Oppose Closures
"No other businesses are being shut down," the protest organizers wrote. "From owners to bartenders, waitresses, entertainers... we will all take the hit."
Bars Open Near Me: You Can Grab a Drink in These States
While some states are closing their bars again due to an increase in coronavirus cases, others continue to open and lift restrictions.
Bars Are Closing Again in These States Due to Coronavirus Spikes
Bars in California, Texas, Florida and Arizona have been temporarily shut following a rise in new infections.
Arizona Becomes 4th State to Reverse Reopening As Coronavirus Cases Spike
"We can't be under any illusion that this virus is going to go away on its own," Arizona Governor Doug Ducey said during a Monday press conference.
Texas Restaurants and Bars Closing Again as Coronavirus Cases Spike
In the last week, the total number of new cases in Texas increased by nearly a third from the total reported the previous week.
As Florida Continues to Reopen, State Sees Highest Daily Coronavirus Number
The addition of Thursday's totals makes 60,183 confirmed cases of the virus in Florida, according to information from the Florida Department of Health.
Florida Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines as Bars Allowed to Open Again
While bars and entertainment businesses can open with reduced capacity, retail stores and gyms can open fully.
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Texas Bars Can Reopen if They Discourage Dancing and Use Disposable Menus
Texans planning to go to bars when they reopen on Friday could be met with unfamiliar scenes as state restrictions require that establishments operate at 25 percent capacity, discourage "close contact" and not allow patrons to gather, sit or order drinks from actual bars.
Johnson: Images of Crowded Bars In Wisconsin 'Concern Probably All of Us'
"We do need to move to keep as much of our economy open as possible, open it up safely and responsibly," Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson cautioned.