There were just 14 positive Covid-19 cases among more than 40,000 people who attended sporting events in the first phase of the Government’s pilot programme aimed to get spectators back into venues in significant numbers. Viral genetic analysis is being completed to see if those cases are linked to the events or not, the report said. Eight positive Covid-19 cases were recorded among the 30,000 people who attended the FA Cup semi-final, FA Cup final and Carabao Cup final. However, rules on wearing face coverings were better observed at indoor events, the report found, with 98.3 per cent in sample areas compared to 92.1 per cent at outdoor events, or events with a substantial outdoor element. For outdoor venues with less seating than that, the limit is 4,000 or 50 per cent of capacity, whichever is lowest.

Source: Express June 25, 2021 16:07 UTC