“In the wake of the confusion and misinformation surrounding EVALI, the pandemic hit. Cities and counties began shutting the economy down, separating businesses into categories of “essential” and “non-essential.” In many places, vape shops were designated non-essential and forced to close, while gas stations, grocery stores and convenience stores — all of which sell cigarettes — were permitted to stay open. While our primary focus is the prevention of tobacco harm, we are also a group of small business owners trying to stay afloat in these uncertain times.”
ARTICLE LINK: Misinformation, pandemic hard on vape shop owners
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