BOGOTA, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- The mayor of the Colombian capital Bogota announced on Sunday new measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 ahead of the Colombian professional soccer championship finals.
Mayor Claudia Lopez explained at a press conference that restrictive measures have been reinforced, such as the closure of the transportation system at 6:00 p.m. local time (2300 GMT).
Restrictions on alcohol sales will also be put in place from Monday and any venues selling alcohol outside specified hours will be punished.
The measures were announced after thousands of fans gathered in front of a hotel where the players were staying, flouting social distancing and mask-wearing rules.
The mayor said she understood how "meaningful" the game is for fans but it is important to understand that as the pandemic continues, people should watch the game at home and "celebrate wisely."
Bogota still leads the country in cases and deaths from COVID-19, while the occupancy rate of intensive care units in hospitals has increased to 68 percent, according to the mayor's office. Enditem
