Nightclubs have been the hardest hit by the repeated lockdowns in England. With a cap on social gatherings and indoor meetings - the nature of the nightclub has left it off limits for longest under the lockdown easing roadmap.
While bars, restaurants, theatres and casinos re-opened again from Monday, May 17, nightclubs and adult entertainment venues will stay closed for another month until June 21.at least.
It is hoped that that key date will also signal the end of limits on wedding and event sizes which stand at 30 outdoors and the rule-of-six inside.
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June 21 is expected to be the fourth and final step of the lockdown easing roadmap, but concern about the spread of the Indian variant of Covid-19 has cast some doubt about whether that milestone will be met.
The Government plans to lift “all legal limits on social contact”, meaning people will be allowed to gather in groups of any size, both indoors and outdoors.
But it is expected that some social distancing measures may stay in place may remain and we don't yet know whether the wearing of masks will be essential indoors.
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What happens next?
The return of nightclubs and large venues will depend o the results of a scientific events research programme which is currently taking place.
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It is designed to test the outcome the efficacy of tests and infection prevention in place at a number pilot events being held through the spring and summer.
That includes the big rave event in Liverpool in April attended by around 3,000 revellers.
Ticket holders had to have a negative Covid-19 test on entry but did not have to socially distance or wear masks.
Results of this will determine whether this is the route out of closure for big venues.
On or before June 14, Boris Johnson is expected to announce whether Step Four of the roadmap can go ahead on time.
By this point, key reviews on social distancing rules and Covid ‘certification’ will report back.
These could recommend, for example, that people carry on using masks on public transport and show their vaccine status (or take a rapid test) through their phone before going to events.
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The roadmap admits: "Some measures may be required even after all adults have been offered a vaccine, because neither coverage nor effectiveness of the vaccine will be 100%.
"As a result, a significant proportion of the population will remain vulnerable to infection, some of whom will also be vulnerable to severe disease and death."
Other key dates to look out for
July 8: Second doses for all over-50s
By this date all over-50s and vulnerable groups should have got their second dose of the vaccine, as it’s 12 weeks after the deadline to offer them a first dose.
July 11: Euro 2021 final
The Euro 2021 Final takes place at Wembley Stadium after being delayed due to Covid. Ministers will hope to fill the stadium as far as possible.
July 31: All 海角视频 adults offered first vaccine dose
This is the deadline for all adults (over 18) to be offered their first dose of the Covid vaccine.
September: Third ‘booster’ jabs could begin
Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi said people aged over 70 could start receiving Covid booster jabs from September.
These are currently in development. The idea would be to protect people from new variants which pose more resistance to a vaccine.
Latest on the lockdown road map
September 30: End of furlough, extra benefits and business support
Furlough, the Stamp Duty cut, the 5% VAT cut for pubs and £20-a-week Universal Credit boost are all due to end.
October 23: Second doses for all 海角视频 adults
All 海角视频 adults should by this point have been offered their second dose of the vaccine by this date, given it’s 12 weeks after the deadline to offer them a first dose.
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