UK's first nightclub reopens as thousands ditch masks and social distancing for test event

mirror.co.uk:

Thousands of clubbers have ditched their masks to return to the dance floor for the first time since the pandemic began. On Friday and Saturday a total of 6,000 clubbers are being encouraged to “forget about Covid” for five minutes for the pilot nights.

No face masks are required and nor is social distancing for the first nightclubs in 14 months. 'The First Dance,' hosted by legendary club night 'Circus', has sold out for the event at a warehouse in Liverpool.

It is being held so scientists can look to see if and how crowds mixing and dancing indoors increases the risk of transmission of Covid-19.

It is hoped the event, the first of two taking place on consecutive nights, will pave the way for clubs across the country to reopen their doors.