Gigs and shows as safe as eating in a restaurant, UK trial shows

The crowds in the 1xtra tent at the Radio 1 big weekend at Ebrington Square in Derry, Northern Ireland. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Early data from the UK has suggested that events such as gigs and shows have the same risk of Covid-19 transmission as eating in a restaurant.

Over the past number of weeks, the British government has held Covid trial events where people were not required to wear masks or practice social distancing.