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People enjoy the evening at The Fox on the Hill pub after its reopening, as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions ease, in London, Britain on April 12, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]
With outdoor pubs and beer gardens in England having reopened on Monday, researchers fear pub operators could encounter challenges to preventing COVID-19 transmission on their premises, as intoxicated customers are less likely to observe social distancing rules.
Niamh Fitzgerald, director of the University of Stirling s Institute for Social Marketing and Health, said It is challenging to manage COVID-19 transmission risks in bars and pubs where alcohol is served. This is due to the social atmosphere of any bars and to the additional factor of alcohol, as it impairs both people s willingness and ability to comply with measures in place.
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Some gamblers turned to virtual racing during the first coronavirus lockdown (Scott Wilson/PA)
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Most sports gamblers reduced their bets during the first coronavirus lockdown but a third gambled more frequently, according to new research.
Academics found one in six sports bettors began a new form of gambling during the lockdown.
Researchers from Glasgow and Stirling universities used YouGov to survey 3,866 gamblers online about their bets prior to and during the initial lockdown in March to June last year, when professional sports were largely suspended and bookmakers closed.
Third of punters gambled more frequently during lockdown, researchers find eveningexpress.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from eveningexpress.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.