The pandemic has been good for liquor store business, a lobbyist told a House panel Wednesday, but the industry is concerned the boost in sales will be temporary. Amy Campbell, executive director of the Kansas Association of Beverage Retailers, said the state has 35 fewer liquor stores than it did in 2017 because of a 2019 change in state law that allows grocers and convenience stores to sell beer. The boost in sales is connected to people staying away from drinking establishments, and the restrictions some counties have placed on the hours of operation for bars and clubs. More Kansans have chosen to quench their thirst at home than before the pandemic.
Source: Kansas Reflector

Kansas officials on Wednesday unveiled an online map designed to help people figure out who to call and where to go to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The map is part of a larger website that also provides information about the current phase of vaccine rollout and who is currently eligible to get the vaccine. Doses are currently reserved for people ages 65 and older, individuals in prison and other congregate settings, and critical workers. The anticipated rollout of the “Find My Vaccine” platform arrives amid a six-week decline in new cases of COVID-19. Still, the pandemic remains a serious threat. On Wednesday, the Kansas Department for Health and Environment reported 86 more people have died from COVID-19, bringing the 11-month death toll to 3,895.
Source: Kansas Reflector