England Postpones Football Stadium Spectators
Great Britain was slated to permit spectators to local football matches, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson now reverting that decision to curb the spread of coronavirus. October 1st would’ve marked the date when supporters would’ve been allowed back into their favourite stadiums. This hasn’t been possible for six months amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke with Britain’s House of Commons during September 22nd, where he’d announce new restrictions on mass gatherings. These restrictions will become effective on October 1st, and fines for rulebreakers will be implemented nationwide. Moving forward until an unknown date, no more than ten civilians can be allowed in one gathering. That’s because the 2nd wave of COVID-19 is beginning to inflict Great Britain today.
An official statement was given to British civilians, where Prime Minister Boris Johnson noted the implications that these restrictions have onto British sports clubs & that it continues to affect the soul of Britain’s communities. Boris Johnson clarified that Britain’s Chancellor & Culture Secretary are assisting the Prime Minister in how sports clubs can be supported during this trailing period. It’s a moment of relief for footballer & cricket teams, which have struggled to obtain financial security during the pandemic.
What’s more depressing for football supporters is that Boris Johnson confirmed the restrictions will remain effective for six months to one year. Sentiments from Britain’s Prime Minister moved towards continued efforts in developing treatments, vaccines, and mass-testing. Boris Johnson reflected that the restrictions would remain effective until progress is made on these three levels. This likely means that club supporters won’t be permitted inside their beloved stadiums for longer than six months.
The Reality
Statements from Prime Minister Boris Johnson ended by demanding his people understand that COVID-19 is consistently factoring our lives & will continue to do so until humanity builds a natural immunity against COVID. That could take years with modern medicines assisting immune system defences. Needless to say, outrage from football & cricket supporters has been endless on social media. Those that purchased tickets for October 1st matches are being provided immediate refunds, or IOUs towards future events.