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Rapid coronavirus testing is 'the key' to reopening cinemas, theatres and nightclubs, says Sacha Lord
Sign up for the latest from M.E.N. political editor Jennifer WilliamsRapid coronavirus testing is 'the key' to reopening cinemas, theatres and nightclubs, according to Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser Sacha Lord.The Parklife festival co-founder said the industry has been lobbying for a viable way for venues to reopen at full capacity for months now.Asked about the government's suggestion that rapid testing could be used to allow venues to reopen, Mr Lord told BBC Breakfast: "The cinemas, the theatres that I'm speaking to, none of them think it is viable to open at a social distanced rate - they are all pushing for 100 per cent - and this is the key.
