Euro 2020 finals in Wembley is labelled as the ‘Superspreader Event’ in UK

Euro 2020 finals in Wembley is labelled as the ‘Superspreader Event’ in UK

According to the reports published on Friday by Public Health England, Euro 2020 Finals between England and Italy is termed as a ‘Superspreader Event’.

Around 2300 people with COVID-19 is estimated to have attended the event on 11th July in the Wembley Stadium, more 3400 people were found positive with COVID-19 the next day who might have been infected at Wembley, reported the Public Health England.

England qualified in the finals of an International tournament after a long time where they were the host, last it happened in 1966 World Cup when they hosted and won. This final was not like other events which could have been controlled with COVID restrictions, this was “once in a generation” game for the fans, said the health officials.

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Other events in UK like the British Formula One Grand Prix and Wimbeldon, was witnessed by a much bigger audience but the recorded cases was much lower than what was recorded at the Wembley.

“We’ve shown that we can reintroduce mass sports and cultural events safely but it is important that people remain cautious when mixing in very crowded settings, So that we can keep the football season, theaters and gigs safe with full crowds this winter, I urge sport, music and culture fans to get the vaccine as this is the safest way we can get big events firing on all cylinders once more,” said Culture minister Oliver Dowden, quoted from CNN.

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