Britain: Wembley overcrowding could cause 100.000 cases a day

Nightmare forecast by scientists at King 's College London for the next 15 days

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Outbreak of the disease Covid-19 is recorded in Britain as thousands of Britons flood the "Wembley" stadium where Euro 2020 is taking place, with experts estimating that the overcrowding of fans without masks and distances, could lead to 100.000 daily cases in two weeks.

According to scientists from King's College London, so far, the incidence of coronavirus in Britain has doubled every six days.

The incidence of Covid disease is now 30% higher in men than in women, while the 18 to 24 age group has been hit hardest, according to experts.

In addition, unvaccinated Britons are three times more likely to get Covid than fully vaccinated people.

Commenting on the findings of the study, Professor Steven Riley stressed that men may be more susceptible to Covid disease as they rush to the stadium to watch Euro 2020.

Thousands of British fans threw their masks and did not keep the necessary distance last night after the victory of the British National Football Team in the semifinal against Denmark, comments the British newspaper "Daily Mail".

More than 66.000 Britons flooded Wembley yesterday as the speaker urged fans to stay in place throughout the game, wear their masks and avoid hugs during the crucial stages of the match.

But photos taken as the stadium began to evacuate around 11pm show hundreds of ecstatic Britons over their team's victory ignoring restrictive measures against the coronavirus that had to be followed for the past 16 months.

Top scientists warn that the European football cup has led to a spike in the number of cases of Covid disease that could reach as high as 100.000 a day until July 19, "Freedom Day" for the British.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that most restrictive measures against Covid disease will be lifted on July 19.

At the same time, cases of coronavirus in Britain have quadrupled since June, according to researchers at Imperial College London.

Scientists believe that Euro 2020 gives men the opportunity to gather in pubs and houses to watch the progress of their team.

But with England preparing for their first grand final in 55 years, when they face Italy on Sunday, there is a risk that the situation could worsen further.

"I believe that the degree of socialization of men and women is probably responsible for the increase in coronavirus cases. "Watching Euro football matches means that men have more social activity than usual," warns Professor Steven Riley.

"If I had to make assumptions about the impact of the Euro, I would first think about the increased likelihood that people will be crowded indoors."

For his part, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has acknowledged that daily coronary heart disease cases could reach 50.000 by the time the country reopens on July 19, with new Health Minister Sagid Javid warning that the government is ready to deal with some 100.000 daily cases by August.

Source: Protothema.gr