The NBA went from zero to one hundred in terms of public entry to its venues. It was barely a couple of playoff days to see the stands close to covering the maximum capacity. The return of fans to the stadium was a priority after a year of silent pavilions. Not only because of the money that had been lost from ticket sales, but also because of what it means for social health and sporting appeal.
Now, far from that rush to return, some franchises are beginning to tweak their right of admission. Starting January 16, Timberwolves fans they must go to parties with a mandatory mask. And after the 30th of this month, they will have to present the complete vaccination schedule against COVID-19 or a negative test carried out and contrasted by a medical body in the previous 72 hours.
The Celtics will also require the same guidelines from the 15th. With these, there will be 16 stadiums. with these measures regarding the entrance of the public. In turn, for weeks the Toronto Raptors have drastically reduced their allowed capacity in the face of the threat of the last wave. Canada, obviously, is going at a different pace from the rest of the league and next 21 the doors of the Scotiabank Arena will be closed to the public until further notice.
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