Big screen event for Euros final will not go ahead in Jersey

England will play Italy in the Euros final on Sunday evening. Credit: PA Images

Jersey's government says a big screen fan event will not go ahead to mark the final of the European Championship this Sunday (11 July).

The Chief Minister says it is "simply not the right time" as it could not be guaranteed that all Covid-19 safety measures would be in place in the short timeframe.

Senator John Le Fondré is encouraging islanders to watch the England game against Italy "safely".

The island's Deputy Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ivan Muscat, says "I want England to win, but I don't want Jersey to lose as a result".