Biden is up against the crowd returning to the stands

US President Joe Biden has warned sports teams that they are making a mistake if they ignore scientific studies and allow fans to return to stadiums at full capacity and without strict restrictions to limit the spread of the Corona virus. Biden said the Texas Rangers team’s decision was not “responsible,” after the latter announced that it would play its first game in the new Major League Baseball season, which opens Thursday, in front of the stands 100 percent. packed at their stadium, “Globe Life Field.”

The NFL also announced earlier this week that it plans to play games for the new season, which begins in early September, in front of fully packed stands.
“Well that’s a decision they made. I think it was a mistake,” Biden said of the Rangers’ decision to play in front of 40,300 fans in their first home game Monday against the Blue Jays, adding: “They should. listen to … academics and experts. Decision) not responsible. “
Biden made the comments as part of an interview with ESPN Sports.

The President of the United States stressed the importance of wearing protective masks and continuing to adhere to safety and health restrictions.

The President of the United States stressed the importance of wearing protective masks and continuing to adhere to safety and health restrictions to prevent the spread of the Corona virus, which has killed more than 550,000 Americans so far.
And Texas alone saw nearly 50,000 deaths, more than the deaths in Canada and Sweden combined.
Biden continued: “In terms of the principle of responsibility (to open stadiums to full capacity), we see what is happening in Europe now when the restrictions are lifted. I don’t know why we don’t follow the science and overcome this (epidemic).”
And the Washington Nationals baseball team revealed this week that five of its players will miss the opening game against the New York Mets due to Corona virus protocols, including an anonymous player who tested positive.
And the Washington Nationals made the decision to play their first game of the new season in front of just 5,000 spectators, or 12 percent of their stadium capacity.

When asked what he would say to athletes who are hesitant to get vaccinated, Biden replied, “I am the President of the United States and I got vaccinated. I have no minor job. Would I have had the vaccine if I thought it would have hurt ? ” I? “.
He stressed: “We have to get to the point where enough people get the vaccine to reduce the chance of (the virus) spreading,” addressing those who refuse to wear protective masks, saying: by not wearing masks, but all they do is harm themselves and others. “
Biden also spoke about the importance of equal pay between male and female athletes and described First Lady Jill Biden as a staunch fan of sports clubs in Philadelphia.

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