Rise In Alcohol Sales Despite Warning

Liquor Stores in North Alabama told WAAY 31 there sales are going up despite the WHO warning against drinking during the pandemic.

Alexis Scott talked to customers who don't think limiting the sale would flatten the curve.

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The world health organization says a drink at the end of the day - may hurt your ability to fight the coronavirus!

It says alcohol weakens your immune system.

And says contrary to rumors going around - drinking will not destroy the virus or stimulate your immune system.

But despite these warnings - liquor stores in north alabama told us they're seeing an increase in sales!

Waay 31's alexis scott talked to one of them.

She learned more about world health organization's recommendation that governments take another look at rules and regulations surrounding alcohol sales.

Even though liquor sales are up, customers i spoke with say they dont think limiting or reducing sales will help flatten the curve.

They say they think it's up to that person to make their own decision.

Hal henderson, patron or paying customer "it's a personal decision.

So if someone wants to drink themselves to death, go drink," hal henderson told me he comes to beverage depot and spirits to grab a drink every once in awhile.

The owner of the store told me he's noticed since the coronavirus outbreak - that more and more people are coming into store and they're coming more often.

Henderson told me he's an essential worker, and is still going to work every day.

He said after working longer hours he looks forward to winding down at home.

Hal henderson, patron or paying customer "looking forward to a few days off which is why i'm here to entertain myself and netflix and chill alone," the world health organization says drinking excessively during a lock down like this can open the door to violence - and mental and physical health issues.

But the beverage depot owner and several customers i spoke with told me - they think that's an extreme scenario.

Henderson - and other people i talked to - said restricting alcohol sales is going too far.

Hal henderson, patron or paying customer "on a personal level it doesn't really matter to me.

I can find other ways to entertain myself.

But as an opinion, i don't think the government or the world health organization should be making those decisions," reporting in huntsville, alexis scott waay-31 news we've reached out to the city of huntsville and governor kay ivey to see if they've thought about the recommendation .

We will let you know what they have to say as soon as we hear we've reached out to the city of huntsville and governor kay ivey to see if they've thought about the recommendation .

We will let you know what they have to say as soon as we hear back.

The world health organization recommends not drinking