'Pubs with beer gardens to be first to reopen when coronavirus restrictions are eased'
PUBS with beer gardens are likely to be the first to reopen when coronavirus lockdown rules are eased, the Environment Secretary has confirmed.
But experts think that infection rates are much lower in outside spaces and there is a smaller risk of catching the bug. "I'm sure the Chancellor recognises this too - the hospitality sector and some of those other ticketed venues, in particular cinemas and in particular theatres, restaurants and pubs, will also face a challenge getting back into operation.
But pubs without outdoor spaces might have to wait even longer until August to start opening their doors again to customers.
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