Euros fan zone permission could be withdrawn 'if needed'

Jun 8, 2021

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	Scottish Government will withdraw permission for Euros fan zone over Covid if needed, says Humza Yousaf

	The Scottish Government will withdraw permission for the fan zone at the European Championships in Glasgow if “significant concerns” arise over Covid-19, health secretary Humza Yousaf has said.

Euros fan zone could be scrapped over Covid

The Scottish Government will withdraw permission for the fan zone at the European Championships in Glasgow if “significant concerns” arise over Covid-19.

That's according to health secretary Humza Yousaf, who said the situation will be "continually reviewed in the run up to and of course during the tournament".

Up to 6,000 fans a day will be allowed to gather in an outdoor fan zone during the month of games

Nicola Sturgeon addresses Scotland's lockdown restrictions

Meanwhile, Nicola Sturgeon addressed MSPs this afternoon to give an update on coronavirus restrictions in Scotland.

The First Minister discussed the issue of vaccinating children, social distancing measures, and ramping up the vaccination program.

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