No infections at multi-venue pilot in Leipzig

“The ball is now in the politicians’ court,” say organisers of Modellprojekt Kultur/Reallabor Leipzig, which involved nine venues in the German city

News By | 9 July 2021

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There were zero Covid-19 infections during a pilot event series held across nine venues in Leipzig in May and June, organisers announced today.

Comprising 17 events, ranging from club nights to cabaret and children’s shows, Modellprojekt Kultur/Reallabor Leipzig (Model Project [for] Culture/Real Laboratory Leipzig) was held between 26 May and 27 June and involved over 1,000 participants.

All events were held without face masks and social distancing, though all guests were tested for Covid-19 prior to entry, as well as after…

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