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America is drinking its way through the coronavirus crisis – that means more health woes ahead

  • Written by David H. Jernigan, Professor of Health Law, Policy & Management, Boston University
Shopping for wine in Seattle, where many liquor stores are considered "essential businesses."AP Photo/Elaine Thompson

In the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic, it has become easier to buy alcohol than toilet paper or eggs.

Across the U.S., governors are terming alcohol sales an essential business and loosening restrictions to permit home delivery and ca...

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