Spanish bars hope vaccines will help them back on their feet in year

Spanish bars and restaurants - hallowed institutions in the nation’s life - hope that coronavirus vaccinations can help restore their revenues by the end of next year to 2019 levels after sales dropped by half this year amid the pandemic. In its annual report released on Tuesday, the Spanish Hospitality Industry Association (HDE) said however that if vaccines fail to prevent new waves of contagion and tighter restrictions next year, sales would continue at 2020 levels, putting more businesses in jeopardy. About 85,000 establishments have been wiped out this year.