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Here’s a roundup of today’s key UK coronavirus developments:
Two of Manchester’s popular music venues have closed for good as a result of the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
The Deaf Institute and Gorilla will remain closed after initially shutting down due to the lockdown.
Related: Manchester music venues Gorilla and the Deaf Institute to permanently close
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