About 70,000 people are expected to flock to the MCG on Boxing Day in what is expected to be the second biggest crowd at the venue since the onset of the pandemic last year. BoxingDay Ashes cricket
Fans have been warned they risk being turfed out of the MCG if they flout mask rules, as the threat of Omicron casts a cloud over the Boxing Day Test
With some 55,000 tickets sold for Boxing Day, around 70,000 people are expected to flock to the MCG for the first day in what is expected to be the second biggest crowd at the venue since the onset of the pandemic last year. Only 30,000 were allowed per day to last year’s game against India after a deadly second wave in Melbourne.
The MCC has full faith its COVID-19 protocols will measure up in the event the venue becomes an exposure site during the game. A COVID-safe plan was in place during the AFL season when the venue hosted 32 games before the Delta wave in Melbourne forced games to again be played behind closed doors.Thousands of fans were forced into isolation after a positive case attended a game between Carlton and Geelong in July.
“We had the data through to health for that particular event within two or three minutes. We’ve got a good handle on it.”Fans have been told to bring a mask to the game as they will likely be required to enter bars and restaurants at the venue. Cricket and ground officials are awaiting a final ruling from the Department of Health on mask guidelines. The MCC is urging spectators to show “common sense”.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
MCG crowds given the green light for Boxing Day Test, masks encouragedA crowd of more than 70,000 spectators is expected to attend the first day of the Boxing Day test at the MCG, where organisers say they are prepared to enforce a potential indoor mask mandate.
Read more »
West Side Story is the must-see Boxing Day movieGiven we’re still living with a pandemic threatening to find its second or third wind this summer, there are fewer Hollywood blockbusters on offer this year.
Read more »
Huge Boxing Day Ashes call facing AustraliaSelectors will have a crucial call to make... 🤔 9WWOS
Read more »
Boxing Day Test and Australian Open will have capacity crowdsVictoria's acting Premier has confirmed the Boxing Day Test and the Australian Open will go ahead with capacity crowds adding that no restrictions will impact gatherings for Christmas and the New Year.
Read more »