Bars and pubs still pose Covid risk despite safety efforts, experts say

Scottish study found problems at certain venues, even taking precautions into account

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Bars and pubs continue to pose a risk for the spread of Covid despite best efforts to make premises safe, researchers have said.

Hospitality venues were told to shut up shop in March 2020 as the first UK lockdown was announced. As restrictions were eased, however, venues were once again allowed to trade.