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UK Government returns fans back to stadiums on Dec 2

United Kingdom government has announced fans are allowed back in stadiums for football matches starting December 2nd.

A maximum of 4,000 fans will be allowed into certain stadiums in specific parts of the country.

Others may only be permitted 2,000, while stadiums in tier three areas of the country will be allowed no fans.

The measures were announced by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

“In tiers one and two, spectator sports and business events will be free to resume inside and outside with capacity limits and social distancing,” said Johnson.

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“Later this week, we will announce which areas will fall into which tier – I hope on Thursday – based on analysis of cases in all age groups, especially the over-60s.

“Also, [it will involve] looking at the rate at which cases are rising or falling, the percentage of those tested in a local population who have Covid and current and projected pressures on the NHS.”

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “This is a big step forward for sport.

“Bringing grassroots sport back was my number one priority, so I’m pleased we are reopening sports and gyms in every tier, in recognition of the significant health benefits.

“I’m also delighted we are able to get the turnstiles turning sooner than expected, taking a cautious approach and starting with the lowest-risk areas first.

“I’m confident that sports will take every step to ensure their fans are safe and fans will play their part and look out for each other until we can safely get everyone back in.”

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