Yesterday, a total of 1,500 cases were reported in a day and on Thursday, July 30, a total of 1,733 new cases were reported. Yesterday, a total of 47 deaths were reported, a high number compared to the 21 day average of 22 deaths per day.
Yesterday, Ohio lawmakers passed an emergency rule that will cut off liquor sales at 10 p.m. to help stop the spread of the virus. Any drinks purchased must be consumed by 11 p.m.
Attorney Ed Hastie, who represents liquor permit holders, said, “Clients are going to be ruined by this.”
He told the commission that enforcement actions should be taken against the small number of bars and restaurants that are ignoring rules.
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