Europe: “Europe’s COVID-19 Cases Are Spiking. Here’s How 4 Different Countries Are Trying to Stop A Second Wave”

Aresurgence in COVID-19 cases has gripped countries across Europe, leaving politicians grappling with how to curb the spread of the virus. Governments are now strengthening regulations around mask-wearing, limiting the number of people that can gather in public spaces, and honing in on areas with particularly high numbers of cases....

The Netherlands, Amsterdam: ”The OAC, the consultation of 25 Amsterdam clubs, has asked culture alderman Touria Meliani for a financial injection of 6.5 million euros”

The OAC, the consultation of 25 Amsterdam clubs, has asked culture alderman Touria Meliani for a financial injection of 6.5 million euros. The clubs and music venues have been closed for more than eight months now. The losses per month are large, says Rob de Jong of Club NYX. For..Read More...

Australia, Victoria: ”There’s been massive changes to restrictions this weekend; Here’s how it affects live music”

Victoria has now entered into its last stage of COVID restrictions, seeing an increase in capacity for the live music and hospitality sectors. Under the ‘Last Step Restrictions’ guidelines handed down by Premier Daniel Andrews yesterday, indoor entertainment venues which includes cinemas, small theatres and galleries (both seated and non-seated) can..Read More...

South Korea, Seoul: ”Nightclubs, bars to close in Seoul area as cases stay high”

SEOUL • South Korea’s capital city and nearby areas will close bars and nightclubs, limit religious gatherings and restrict service at restaurants, in a bid to contain a burgeoning third wave of coronavirus infections, the health minister said yesterday. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 330 new..Read More...