Targeted Hygiene Strategies for Large-Scale Sporting Events

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Large-scale live sporting events were among the worst- and fastest-hit businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly every major sporting event was canceled, moved or postponed in 2020 – and even today, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting 76 percent of Americans are fully vaccinated, fan concern over facility cleanliness remains high.

It’s clear that consumer expectations of businesses have changed forever when it comes to cleanliness. With a number of major international sporting events on the horizon, such as the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the World Baseball Classic in 2023, protecting against the spread of illness-causing germs is central to helping keep both fans and staff safe, as well as continuing to increase their confidence outside of the home. As of October 2021, around 80 percent of Americans remained concerned about germs while away from home, and only 9 percent indicated that they were comfortable attending a sporting event in the next six months.

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