Category Archives: COVID-19

Why Opening Windows Is a Key to Reopening Schools — Or Tasting Rooms — Safely

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

There’s a lot of discussion about re-opening schools during the pandemic.  This animation from The New York Times illustrates how opening windows reduces the possibilities for Covid to spread in a classroom, or, we’d guess, anywhere else —  tasting rooms, offices, … Continue reading →

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8,300 Agriculture Workers Get Covid Vaccinations

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

With agricultural workers being recognized as essential workers, Sonoma County has already vaccinated more 8,300 workers from Sonoma County’s agriculture, vineyard, food, and winery sectors.  The target for essential ag and production workers receiving vaccination in Sonoma County is 12,500.  … Continue reading →

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WSWA Cancels Annual Convo Because of Covid

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

For the second consecutive year, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America‘s annual convention has been cancelled, a victim of Covid-19. However, WSWA CEO/President Michelle Korsmo said the trade group will produce a virtual, expanded version of its WSWA Brand Battle Tournament. Typically … Continue reading →

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How Maryland Is Marking Maryland Craft Brew Lovers Month

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Normally, the state’s celebration of locally brewed beer is celebrated in Silver Spring.  But, like so much else, Covid has changed this, too. This year, consumers can celebrate “Love Thy Beer” at Maryland breweries where taproom menus highlight styles that … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Trace Attracts 145,365 Visitors Despite Covid

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s down from the nearly 300,000 people who visited the Frankfort, Ky., distillery in 2019, and is the first time since 2010 that the distillery hasn’t seen a record number of visitor. As soon as the pandemic erupted, the visitor … Continue reading →

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CDC Says Open Schools. But Must Bars, Eateries Then Close?

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommended schools reopen.  Many people online said if schools should reopen, bars and restaurants must have to close. The CDC recommendation was based, among other things, on a study in rural Wisconsin that found … Continue reading →

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