08/15/2021 12:24
Clarín.com
sports
Updated 08/15/2021 12:24 PM
One of the restrictions that the Government still maintains in the framework of the coronavirus pandemic governs the presence of the public in football stadiums, as well as in mass shows.
However, Matías Lammens, Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Nation, assured that the opening is close and spoke of a possible relaxation for
"the end of September
.
"
"We already have more than 80% of those over 18 years old with one dose and the second dose has been progressing at a good pace during August, so we believe that
at some point in September we will be able to see the public on the courts
", was the official's text, in dialogue with
Radio La Red
.
Asked about the chance that the fans' return will take place in the match that the Argentine National Team will play against Bolivia for the Qualifiers, on September 9, the former president of San Lorenzo was cautious.
"Let's see, (the game) is shortly and
we had planned more for the end of September
. But we are going to evaluate it. We believe that it will be
closer to October than September,
" he replied.
The empty stands, a postcard of the pandemic.
Photo.
Mario quinteros
In all cases, Lammens spoke of a
reduced capacity
and other precautions before the imminent arrival of the third wave: "
It will be with capacity, with protocols ...
The clubs will have to implement a particular protocol, which they will have to present in the Ministry, but in principle we are close. "
Although the return of the fans will be subject to the evolution of the pandemic, the minister admitted that the "issue of football" is in the Government's folder and said that he has already discussed it with the Minister of Health, Carla Vizzotti, and with the chief Cabinet, Santiago Cafiero.
President Alberto Fernández had also hinted in this regard at the beginning of August, when in a recorded message he assured that among the new openings would include the return of the public with reduced capacity in mass shows, although it was later reported that events with more than 1,000 people they were still suspended.
The fans, for now, will have to continue crossing out the days in the almanac.
DD
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