No spectators for Jamaica’s World Cup qualifying match on Sunday
Published:Wednesday | October 6, 2021 | 12:06 PM
Football fans will not be able to be physically present at Jamaica's World Cup qualifying match between Jamaica and Canada on Sunday at the National Stadium.
Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie has announced that due to the need to maintain close management of COVID-19, the match will be closed to the public.
“The Government cannot facilitate large gatherings for any purpose at this time as we are still managing the public health crisis imposed by the pandemic,” McKenzie said in a statement today.
“Additionally, the public is reminded that under the current Disaster Risk Management Order, Sunday is a no-movement day,” he continued.
He noted that the protocols announced in May which permitted the resumption of club football under defined conditions remain in place.
“I am a football fan and I fully understand why there would be calls for spectators to be present to cheer the Reggae Boyz on but this cannot be allowed now,” said McKenzie.
He said the Government is managing the resumption of sport in a phased, orderly manner consistent with the reduction in the country's positivity rate.
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