Are pubs open in areas with increasing Indian variant coronavirus cases?
Pub operators in variant hotspots are attempting to reassure customers of their safety measures after confusion over Government coronavirus guidance. Eight areas – Bolton, Blackburn, Kirklees, Bedford, Burnley, Leicester, Hounslow and North Tyneside – have been identified as areas affected by rising cases of the B.1.617.2 variant first identified in India. Local leaders responded in anger after little publicity was made about the publication of updated advice for these areas on the Government website last week (Friday 21 May). The guidance states that "whereve...
Source: morningadvertiser.co.uk
