Downtown Cleveland nightclub The Velvet Dog cited for violating coronavirus health orders – cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio Popular West 6th Street nightspot The Velvet Dog was cited Saturday night for violating health orders put in place by the Ohio Department of Health to try and curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The Ohio Investigative Unit arrived at the club about 9 p.m. Saturday, a news release says. Agents saw patrons crowding the bar; every seat was filled, and others were lined up to order drinks.

Agents also saw people congregating and walking around the club with drinks in hand, the release states. No social distancing or physical barriers were seen.

Two other establishments one in Mansfield, and another in Atwater (Portage County) were cited Saturday night, the OIU said.

The administrative citation case against The Velvet Dog will go before the Ohio Liquor Control Commission for possible penalties, including fines or the suspension or revocation of liquor permits, according to the OIU.

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