The trial events are designed to advance the reopening roadmap's plan to scrap social distancing on June 21. Data collected from the events will test the safety of large-scale gatherings ahead of government plans to lift nearly all restrictions on June 21. Temporary venues have been prepared for the two-day event in the city, including a tent for scientists to monitor behaviour. Temporary venues have been prepared for the two-day event in the city, including a tent for scientists to monitor behaviourThe event forms part of the Government's month-long trials of non-socially distanced mass events. Some events will be used to test Covid certificates, others to examine how ventilation, crowd flows and testing on entry can help audiences return without social distancing.

Source: The Nation April 30, 2021 14:04 UTC