Coronavirus’ effect on Melbourne’s LGBTQI nightlife

starobserver.com.au:

By Brandon Bentley On the heels of Victoria announcing a state of emergency, Melbourne’s ever-flourishing nightlife has found itself in a moment of panic.

Various LGBTQI venues are scrambling to find the best way to keep the community safe in uncharted waters. While many LGBTQI venues are still running, COVID-19 panic is hard to ignore.

Bars and clubs usually bustling with people are finding their patrons are sparse. Popular Melbourne institutions such as Poof Doof and The Laird are continuing business as usual,  but are taking extra precautions in order to ensure the safety of their visitors.

This includes limiting numbers for each venue, encouraging social distancing, and stocking up their bathrooms with hand sanitiser stations.