Question reference: S6W-01057
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 25 June 2021
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 30 July 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers that the reported link between the Glasgow Euro fan zone and an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases could justify greater testing for future events of this scale, to provide public reassurance.
Answer
The Scottish Government has worked closely with Glasgow City Council on operational plans for Fan Zone to ensure public safety. While clinical advice has cautioned against mandatory testing and checking on arrival, which may impact attendee flow and risk increased mixing, attendees are encouraged to test before and after the event, with test kits posted out to ticket holders.
Based on available data, the number of cases associated with the Fan Zone was particularly low.
Testing alone will not stop Covid transmission, this is why it is used as part of a package of measures to reduce risks. We will continue to encourage people to test before and after all future events and will consider whether this merits further exploration for future similar events.