Spain, Italy shut clubs and venues again as COVID-19 cases rise
Spain were the first to issue the ban, with health minister Salvador Illa confirming the news last Friday, August 14th. Italy’s Roberto Speranza followed yesterday, announcing that all indoor and outdoor party spaces must remain shut until at least September 7th.
Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise again in both countries. In Italy, new cases this past week were more than double those of three weeks ago, while the median age of the people infected has dropped below 40, Reuters reports.
Both Spain and Italy, which were among the earliest and worst-hit countries by the virus, allowed clubs and venues to reopen in July. In Italy, popular DJs such as Jamie Jones, Nina Kraviz and Tale Of Us have recently played to busy crowds.
As well as closing venues, the Italian government has made it mandatory to wear face masks in public places between 6 PM and 6 AM.
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Resident Advisor has contacted several promoters for comment.
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