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Ace decision for clubs - they can reopen

David Burt, the Premier (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

Community and members’ clubs will be allowed to reopen - but with strict Covid-19 precautions, the Premier said today.David Burt explained the clubs would be able to operate on the same basis as bars, with outdoor service if they held a liquor licence.He said: “These clubs are a lynchpin in the social fabric of our community and serve as meeting places, sports centres and home to good food and fellowship.”The change was included in a relaxation of coronavirus regulations signed by John Rankin, the Governor, yesterday. Rules for clubs include:• Tables shall be at least six feet apart; or when not possible, separated by barriers at least 1.98m high• No group at any table shall exceed ten people and no group shall exceed 20 people in total• No customers shall stand at the bar or elsewhere• Indoor areas of the bar will stay closed, but• Access to toilets will be permitted in line with directions issued by the Minister of Health.Mr Burt added: “I would also like to take this opportunity to wish Bermuda’s fathers a Happy Father’s Day on Sunday and encourage everyone to celebrate fathers and the vital role they play in families and in the community.”