In China, the organizers of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics have canceled the idea of selling tickets to spectators. The decision is due to epidemiological restrictions imposed in the Chinese capital, the British broadcaster BBC reports.
Concerned about the possible spread of cowhide among spectators, athletes and gaming staff, tickets to the large-scale sporting event were previously planned to be sold only to the Chinese population. Due to the emergence of local outbreaks, a decision has now been made not to sell tickets to the Chinese themselves, but it is planned to distribute tickets to invited groups of spectators.
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Following the detection of 223 new infections in China on Sunday, January 16, which is a relatively small rate of coronavirus disease in China, gambling operators have decided to stop selling tickets to anyone from China.
The International Olympic Committee has stated in this regard: “Given the current situation of the covid pandemic, in order to ensure the safety of all participants and spectators, it has been decided that tickets should no longer be sold, but that arrangements should be made to invite spectators to the competition. The organizers expect these spectators to adhere strictly to the epidemiological safety rule of covidium before, during and after each event in order to help create an absolutely safe environment for athletes. “
