EURO 2024 kicks off tonight. Thousands will already be in Germany , tickets in hand, gearing up for the four-week sporting spectacle. But if you're enjoying any of the 51 games slightly closer to home, you're probably also raring to go.

Beer is likely chilling in the fridge, cupboards are bursting with snacks, and you've got a table booked at your local pub or big screen. Wherever you're cheering your team on from, German officials, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have issued some serious health warnings to all football fans. Michaela Goecke, from the German Federal Centre for Health Education, said: " This year's UEFA Euro 2024 finals in Germany are a wonderful opportunity for people from all over the world to enjoy football and celebrate together.

"With a few simple rules, people can protect themselves and stay healthy. "I am pleased that together with WHO and ECDC, we have developed sound public health advice, which is very useful for all sports fans. "Take care and have fun watching the games.

" Are you up to date with all your jabs? Covid might seem like a thing of the past, but the virus is still circulating and being fully vaccinated will help stop you falling seriously sick - particularly if you're joining 70,000 other fans in a stadium or cramming into a packed pub. The WHO said: "The emergency phase of Covid-19 is over, but the virus continues to spread and endanger people’s lives, particularly t.