A PLANNED fan zone for Euro 2020 in Glasgow could be shut down if “significant concerns” are raised, the Health Secretary has said.
The month-long event, which will allow 6000 people per day to gather in Glasgow Green for the duration of the tournament, has proven controversial since its announcement.
With rising coronavirus cases in Scotland, and Glasgow having lagged behind the rest of the country when it comes to easing restrictions, the event has caused concern.
A final decision was expected this week but in response to a question at Holyrood, Health Secretary Humza Yousaf seemed to suggest the fan zone was going ahead.
He added that it could be brought to a halt if there are worries about transmission of the virus. He said: “I understand the concerns that some have expressed, especially in light of the hard sacrifices everyone has made.
“The proposal for a fan zone is not about prioritising football over other priorities, it’s about seeking to cater in as safe a way as possible for fans who want to watch the matches.”
In response to a question from LibDem Alex Cole-Hamilton, Yousaf said he considered it to be a “low-risk event”. He added: “I want to make it clear that the situation with the virus, the application of necessary mitigations and the actual experience of the event will be monitored on an ongoing basis.
“Any changes considered necessary will be made, up to and including withdrawing permission, should significant concerns arise.”
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