Premier League To Continue In England During The Lockdown – UK PM.

Premier League football and other forms of elite professional sport in England will be allowed to continue regardless of the new national lockdown restrictions that has been imposed by the British Government on Monday.

The lockdown will affect schools and movement, however, a list of exemptions published by the government allowed ”elite sportspeople [and their coaches if necessary, or parents/guardians if they are under 18], or those of an official elite sports pathway – to compete and train”.

One major key factor in considering whether a sporting competition can go ahead will be if it has, as the Premier League does, a testing method and the provision of bio-secure bubbles in place.

Although the lockdown similar to the previous one in March last year as a result of a rising number of Covid-19 cases means outdoor gyms, golf courses and tennis courts will close with inexperienced outdoor team sports restricted.

Johnson’s announcement followed a statement released by the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, who stated that professional sporting continues in Scotland regardless of the raft in new restrictions amid worries over rising numbers of Covid-19 cases.

Scottish football and rugby clubs, however, will be allowed to play and train as the norm.