‘Hell yeah’: Some states allowing takeout alcohol along with food orders during coronavirus pandemic

By Zach Halaschak

Published March 18, 2020 7:40pm ET

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‘Hell yeah’: Some states allowing takeout alcohol along with food orders during coronavirus pandemic — In this photo taken Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, a row of beer taps stand ready to serve at Hop City Craft Beer and Wine in Birmingham, Ala. | (Dave Martin/AP)

As restaurants across the country close for only takeout orders, some states are allowing alcoholic beverages to be included.

Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu issued an emergency order on Wednesday, allowing “temporary authorization for take-out or delivery beer or wine.” The order comes two days after the state prohibited in-person dining at restaurants in the state.

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