The governor of São Paulo, João Doria, announced today (9) the release of 100% of the public for the football games that will be held in the state of São Paulo.
The decision was taken at a time when the state has been showing improvement in its indicators related to the new coronavirus pandemic, with 83% of its population with complete vaccination and a 54% drop in the number of cases and 76.6% in hospitalizations. in the last 30 days.
“From today (9th), all soccer games with 100% occupancy in São Paulo’s stadiums are allowed and this also applies to all other outdoor sports in São Paulo,” said Doria.
The release comes two months after the government of São Paulo announced a reduction in audience capacity at football games. Since January, football stadiums in the state of São Paulo could only play matches respecting the limit of 70% of the occupancy capacity and presenting proof of complete vaccination.
To enter a football stadium or major event held in São Paulo, proof of vaccination is required. already the The use of masks will no longer be mandatory in open environments.
“The mandatory vaccination certificate remains. Events will continue to require full vaccination”, said the coordinator of the Coronavirus Contingency Center in São Paulo, Paulo Menezes.
Although the use of a mask outdoors is no longer mandatory, Menezes says that the scientific committee continues to recommend that the mask be used in crowded environments, such as football stadiums and outdoor concerts.
“In the situation of a football game, the fans get together, jump, hug each other. That’s why we recommend that in these situations, and also in the shows, that you wear the mask”, he explained.
