England and Pakistan fans have packed into Lord's for Britain's biggest full capacity crowd since the pandemic with 30,000 crammed in to the Home of Cricket for the One Day International. Fans were able to to watch the match without the need for face masks or social distancing in the first England men's game at Lord's since their triumphant 2019 World Cup final. The rule of six does not apply and neither does social distancing, meaning large groups can gather at bars and restaurants in the stadium. Three players and four management staff contracted the virus after a one-day match against Sri Lanka at Bristol last Sunday. An investigation has been launched amid claims that Covid protocols were breached in the lead up to the outbreak.

Source: The Nation July 10, 2021 18:00 UTC