Hampden games monitored

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has begun monitoring of the Euro 2020 games held in Scotland.

The centre, which monitors all major events, will run several enhanced surveillance activities in all countries where matches are being held throughout the monthlong tournament.

Any urgent threats will be reported as they are identified.

The ECDC estimates 460,000 spectators will watch the games, in stadiums operating at much lower capacity than usual.

Four games will be held at Hampden, with 12,000 fans, around 25 per cent of capacity.

Glasgow is one of the only host cities not to require proof of a negative Covid-19 test, vaccination or a recent infection in order to gain entry.