Alcohol is no longer available for purchase in the northern community of La Loche after health officials say too many people are spreading the novel coronavirus by drinking together. “The reason why we have a lot of spread is people drinking together, sharing smokes, driving together,” said Dr.
Rim Zayed, medical health officer with the Athabasca Health Authority, in a statement to the community on Thursday. “It is mostly young people who know they have low risk factors but it is very harmful to others who are vulnerable.
Some are getting admitted to hospitals and are away from their families for a long time.” The province is stopping all beverage alcohol related sales, distribution and consumption sites following the request of La Loche