The risk of coronavirus transmission during football matches is low, according to research in Europe. Photo: HKFA
The risk of coronavirus transmission during football matches is low, according to research in Europe. Photo: HKFA

Catch Covid-19 playing football? Research says unlikely but Hong Kong still requires masks

  • Hong Kong Football Association says it will not restart competitions if government keeps its rule that masks must be worn
  • Study of more than 1,000 matches and training sessions in Europe, from professional to youth levels, found on-field transmission risk was low

The risk of coronavirus transmission during football matches is low, according to research in Europe. Photo: HKFA
The risk of coronavirus transmission during football matches is low, according to research in Europe. Photo: HKFA
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