Covid-19: 9 possible changes at bars and nightclubs
By Guardian Exclusive
18 July 2020 |
2:17 pm
As countries all over the world continue to open establishments and businesses it is a known fact that things won’t be the same. Here are a few changes you could see at your favourite bars, nightclubs, and resorts as more businesses open.
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