U.K. Arts Workers Union Asks Venues and Producers to Enforce Masks for Audiences as Omicron Surges

Equity, the U.K. trade union for performing arts workers, has called on theater venues and producers to enforce mask-wearing among audience members. The request is in light of a surge in the Omicron variant of coronavirus, of which the U.K. already has 437 detected cases. “The new Omicron variant of coronavirus threatens the fragile return of live performance in theaters, pubs, clubs and other venues across a critical Christmas season. The joy and togetherness of live performance is sorely needed in a dark winter after a tumultuous two years, and it’s critical that the industry is protected,” said a statement… Read Full Article