The Belgian government said on Wednesday that it was scrapping its decision to close theatres, cinemas and concert halls to stem the spread of the Omicron variant, after being rebuked over the move by a top court the day before. The Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, suspended the closure of indoor cultural […]
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COVID-19: Belgium scraps move to close cinemas and theatres after court rebuke
Belgium to close cinemas and theatres amid Omicron spread
Belgium further tightened virus restrictions as the Omicron variant spreads, closing cinemas, theatres and other indoor activities. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said the new variant would soon be dominant in Belgium with nearly 30% of new cases already the Omicron variant. “We must be extremely prudent in a period where there is much uncertainty,” […]
#BackOnStage: London theatres celebrate reopening with online campaign
London theatres have launched an online campaign to celebrate reopening their doors, since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Venues and companies across the UK’s capital have urged theatre-goers to use the hashtag #BackOnStage on social media, as part of the initiative. Launched by the non-profit Society of London Theatre (SOLT), people are being encouraged to share […]