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Spanish football grounds capped at 40% attendance, fans masked

August 05, 2021 / 9:57 AM
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Sharjah24 – AFP: Spanish football grounds will have a 40% 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% of stadiums, outdoors while always guaranteeing social distancing of 1.5m," 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.
August 05, 2021 / 9:57 AM

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