Spain's football stadiums to be allowed 40 percent attendance but fans must wear masks
Spanish football grounds will have a 40 percent cap on attendance due to Covid-19 with all fans required to mask up, the country's health minister said on Wednesday.
"We will allow a maximum capacity of 40 percent of stadiums, outdoors while always guaranteeing social distancing of 1.5m metres" Carolina Darias told a news conference.
Access to the stadiums will be reserved preferably for season ticket holders and "local fans" in order to limit the movement of supporters throughout the country.
Furthermore, wearing a mask will be "compulsory" in all grounds while the consumption of drinks, food and tobacco will be prohibited, she added.
"Training sessions will preferably be carried out without a crowd or, if not, within limits."
These measures come into force from August 13, when La Liga resumes, until August 29, when they can be revised.
Spain has been facing a new wave of coronavirus cases.
Several regions have reintroduced restrictions, including Catalonia where a curfew has been imposed in Barcelona.
Meetings in the area have also been limited to 10 people.
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"We will allow a maximum capacity of 40 percent of stadiums, outdoors while always guaranteeing social distancing of 1.5m metres" Carolina Darias told a news conference.
Access to the stadiums will be reserved preferably for season ticket holders and "local fans" in order to limit the movement of supporters throughout the country.
Furthermore, wearing a mask will be "compulsory" in all grounds while the consumption of drinks, food and tobacco will be prohibited, she added.
"Training sessions will preferably be carried out without a crowd or, if not, within limits."
These measures come into force from August 13, when La Liga resumes, until August 29, when they can be revised.
Spain has been facing a new wave of coronavirus cases.
Several regions have reintroduced restrictions, including Catalonia where a curfew has been imposed in Barcelona.
Meetings in the area have also been limited to 10 people.
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