The resumption of indoor performances put on hold by Prime Minister

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Tomorrow was meant to be the day that indoor performances could resume with social distancing measures in place but speaking this lunchtime, the Prime Minister has delayed the reopening until at least 15 August, due to an increased infection rate in several places across the UK.

Boris Johnson said: "We are postponing changes for at least a fortnight. Indoor performances will not resume, and pilot performances will not take place."

"Our plan to reopen society was conditional and relies on continued progress against the virus. Our assessment is that we should squeeze the brake pedal."

According to the Office for National Statistics, Covid-19 cases are on the increase again for the first time since May.

Outdoor performances are, however, still permitted to go ahead.