More countries tighten up live music measures as Omicron COVID variant takes hold
COVID.The new variant has been dubbed ‘of concern’ by the World Health Organisation, partly due to the lack of known information around its transmissibility and likelihood of it causing severe illness.Italy has banned unvaccinated people from attending music venues, theatres, cinemas, sporting events, restaurants and bars. From Monday, they can only take part in public activities if they have a Covid Super Green Pass.This follows recent news that Germany has banned unvaccinated people from much of public life including attending gigs.