Italy imposed tougher restrictions on another five regions today as it tries to bring the second wave of coronavirus under control without a full-scale national lockdown. Seven of Italy’s 20 regions are now ‘orange’ zones, the middle of three tiers, after a new decree signed by health minister Roberto Speranza overnight. The measures mean that … Read more
Researchers have developed a computer model that predicts how the novel coronavirus spreads in US cities. The model looks at three factors that play a role in infection risk: where people go during the day, how long they stay, and how many other people are visiting the same place at the same time. It found … Read more
Diners rush to bars and restaurants to enjoy the ‘last supper’ as second coronavirus lockdown looms Establishments told to close from Thursday unless operating a takeaway service Restaurants and bars have seen a surge in customer numbers as lockdown looms Recent announcement was met with enthusiasm to embrace whatever is allowed By Raven Saunt For Mailonline … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon bowed to business pressure to ease Scotland’s pub closures today to allow them greater freedom to open. The First Minister made a raft of changes to the country’s hospitality rules as she provided more detail about a new five-tier lockdown due to come into force on Monday. Pubs in Level 3 which are … Read more
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to drag on, fewer Americans are taking measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus. During the early days of the pandemic, people in the US were more careful about wearing masks as well as avoiding public places and gatherings. So-called ‘pandemic fatigue’ is taking hold and the public is findings that … Read more
One of Britain’s top restaurants is ordered to tear down wooden pergola for diners eating outside after complaints it ‘looked like a Jewson’ The pergola appeared outside Dough and Brew restaurant near Warwick Castle Structure allowed pizzeria to cater for customers with social distancing rules Was ruled pergola breached planning laws and needs to be removed in … Read more
Winter is coming… and that means braving the elements to have a Covid-secure drink or meal outside. But fear not, because the hospitality industry has released the blankets and fired-up the heaters on their (often covered) terraces. Here we look at some of the top spots for al fresco eating and quaffing in England and … Read more
‘Chemical attack’ leaves 15 people battling for breath after masked man walks into Pizza Hut, McDonald’s then Tesco and sprays unknown gas into air sparking hazmat emergency response Attack happened on three premises in Upper Gornal just after 7pm last night Pizza Hut, Tesco and McDonald’s were all targeted by a masked man Emergency crews rushed … Read more
Moscow’s bars and restaurants continue to be packed with carefree customers who ignore social distancing and shun face masks despite the resurgence of coronavirus infections sweeping Russia. The outbreak in Russia this month is breaking the records set in the spring, when a lockdown to slow the spread of the virus was put in place. … Read more
Gino D’Acampo’s restaurant chain is ‘bailed out by Iceland boss after posting losses of £3 million’ By Nick Ferris For Mailonline Published: 20:27 BST, 16 October 2020 | Updated: 20:55 BST, 16 October 2020 TV Chef Gino D’Acampo’s restaurant chain has been bailed out by Iceland boss Sir Malcolm Walker after facing losses even before … Read more