AGI – The Rome Internationals of tennis, in program from 8 to 16 May, will contend with the public to 25% of the capacity starting from the eighths. He confirmed it Angelo Binaghi at the official presentation of the 78th edition of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. The matches will be brought forward by one hour. “On Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, spectators can enter up to 25% of the facilities”, he explained, “we have created three clusters: at the central court, at the Grand stand arena and at the ‘Nicola Pietrangeli’. They will all be with separate routes. spectators will have to wear ffp2 masks and we will give a lot of sanitizing gel “. “We anticipate the matches that will start at 10 in the morning by one hour, while the evening matches will be at 6 and 7 pm on the Central and Grand stand arena to respect the curfew,” he added.
The Vezzali decree
The decree of the undersecretary Valentina Vezzali establishes the derogation from the decree-law of 22 April 2021, n. 52 for the presence of the public starting from the round of 16. Respect for the distance, the use of personal protective equipment and the presence of distributors of hydroalcoholic solutions must be guaranteed. “It is up to the local health authorities to define the details of the operational aspects – reads the decree – useful for a better implementation of the prevention and containment measures of the contagion provided for by this provision and the protocol, as well as the control over their observance”.
Spectators divided over several systems
The protocol that will be adopted provides, among other things, that the provision of spectators is divided into the various “sports facilities” and will be able to attend the competitions scheduled on the different fields in compliance with their admission tickets. It is mandatory to wear the protective surgical mask throughout the facility and all the time.
There will be available at the Foro Italico “two very large entrances with a sufficient number of access gates to ensure adequate spacing and reduction of waiting times”.
For sports facilities, the crowding indexes were “recalculated according to the need to ensure adequate spacing in the phases of access, stay and movement within the authorized persons. The sessions were codified in order to allow adequate spacing between present at least 1 meter side and front “.
A red zone with restricted access
The protocol provides for the establishment of a ‘red zone’ identified as “restricted access biosecurity area” inside which “the maximum conditions of segregation, quotas and respect for safety distances must be guaranteed, for no reason those not authorized to enter this area will be able to access it”.
In addition to the obligation to measure body temperature at the entrance of the structure for spectators, all participants “must be aware that for entry to restricted access areas (red zone) it is required to undergo a molecular test (PCR) with at least 48 hours in advance for the detection of the N-Cov-2 SARS Virus, according to the medical screening program that will be validated by the ATP and WTA, by the TICO and by the competent Authorities “.
Possible anti-Covid tests
“The competent health authority, in particular conditions, could subject the participant to tests for the search for the virus – it is emphasized – even if not accredited for the restricted access area”. The use of the so-called “bubble system” inside which only certain groups of people will be able to stop: the ‘red bubble’ with players, coaches, doctors, physiotherapists, companions; the ‘green bubble – media group’ with journalists and photographers; the ‘blue bubble’ with organization staff, volunteers, law enforcement and suppliers; ‘yellow bubble’ for spectators, guests and authorities.
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