New Orleans Will Close All Bars and Ban To-Go Drinks During Mardi Gras Weekend
The city of New Orleans is cracking down on its safety protocols for bars and restaurants to slow the spread ofCOVID-19and prevent crowds ahead of Mardi Gras weekend.On Friday, the cityannouncedthe closure of all indoor and outdoor bars and the banning of to-go drinks starting Feb. 12 through Mardi Gras Day on Feb. 16.The order also states that there will be no package liquor sales in the French Quarter and that all bars operating as restaurants will be closed....