Posted on 12/29/2020 1:50:15 PM PST by dynachrome
South Africa bans liquor sales amid coronavirus surge © Getty Images South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced a new swath of COVID-19 restrictions, including shutting down bars and reimposing a ban on liquor sales.
Medical experts are warning that the country’s health system is at risk of being overwhelmed due to rising coronavirus cases coupled with those needing urgent care due to alcohol-fueled incidents. A new, more infectious strain of coronavirus has recently been detected in South Africa that has caused many countries to limit or ban travel to and from the country.
According to a report from The Associated Press, South Africa saw a drop of as much as 60 percent in trauma cases at hospitals after a prior ban on liquor sales in April and May, a number that began to rise when the ban was lifted.
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“Apart from banning liquor sales, the new restrictions included the closure of all beaches and public swimming pools in infectious hotspots as well as an extension on its curfew, the AP reports. Residents must now be home from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.”
WTF do they go after booze? Tyrants pushing their mealy-minded personal agendas. Eff ‘em.
Your masters will still be able to swill $4000 bottles of vodka at private clubs.
“South Africa bans liquor sales...”
That’ll go over like a fart in Church.
“Didn’t work before, won’t work now. (where did I put those instructions on how to build a still)”
Yes, moonshine and speakeasies will be making a comeback.
Prohibition never works.
And if ever a time when people need a tiny break from reality, it’s during a stifling, soul-crushing quarantine, leading to depression, suicide, bankruptcy, lost businesses, abuse, etc.
Very interesting.
Thanks for the link! I just signed up for their mailing list; I like the small one. :) But I just have a tiny apartment, so... if I were living in my house, on a one-acre property, I’d get something bigger. Along with some chickens. :)
(Long story, but my “DH” (hah) has me in a home for senior’s with Alzheimers. I’m not a senior, nor do I have Alzheimer’s, it’s just convenient for him. Trying desperately to get out of here).
Get you an old radiator from the junk yard..... seen it in a movie once...:^)
I didn’t think Africa was having many Covid-19 infections because so many over there use Hydroxychloroquine for Malaria infections.
Buy apple cider and let it ferment.
Happens pretty easily.
Applejack: How the Old Timers Made Booze in Maine
https://mainebrewguide.com/applejack
It is amazing how many people are alcoholics. I oppose drunkenness but it’s a death sentence for them. Gotta taper off.
There’s just not enough poison to go around. Too bad.
How many will die from radiator distilled bootleg liquor?
Time for some white lightning.
“”due to rising coronavirus cases coupled with those needing urgent care due to alcohol-fueled incidents.””
Well, by gosh - that will do it. Just tell them they can’t drink. Can’t help but wonder what kind of “incidents” are alcohol-fueled. Drunk driving? Take cars away from them also. Make EVERYTHING against the law!
Opening a very big can of Dangerous Bootlegging
Jenkem and khat sales increase.
I’ll stick with my Tito’s.
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