The initiative has also averted over 11,400kg of carbon emissions, which is equivalent to taking 38,700 car miles off the road, and has saved 2m litres of water
The government’s latest advice states that masks are now a requirement for staff and visitors in shops, healthcare settings and on public transport but places no extra restrictions on other indoor venues
It said the redevelopment plan will transform more than 27 hectares of surface level car parking and surplus land, to create new residential, office, leisure and community spaces
Utilita Arena Birmingham, which usually hosts music and sports events, was transformed into an auditorium and exhibition space for the Inspiring Leadership Conference
The field hospitals were built to provide extra capacity for patients needing critical care, but insufficient numbers of medical staff meant they were not used