Deano & Dalian's Umbrella Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 In the press last week, there were some news articles saying that fans at premier league games could be subject to random spot-checks to see if they have either been vaccinated or had a recent negative lateral flow test. Here is a BBC article reporting this: Quote Premier League fans will face random spot-checks of their Covid-19 status at grounds in the first few matchdays of the season, the league says. The top flight announced protocols for the new season, saying fans must be prepared to prove they are fully vaccinated or have had a negative lateral flow test in the last 48 hours. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58153110 I would have thought that if this was going to happen, we would have heard something from the Club. Has anyone else heard anything about this? Do we need to bring this evidence to the matches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 It's a good point. Personally I think the club has been a bit vague on all this. I expect some sort of statement this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismail-villa Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 I'm sure it's by the end of September, where anyone attending needs to be fully vaccinated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano & Dalian's Umbrella Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 Villa have now published information about this on their website. It says: "For our game against Newcastle on Saturday, no fan will be refused entry to the match. However, spot checks will be taking place in readiness for the implementation of COVID-19 status certification at future matches. Spot checks will be carried out randomly around the ground and will involve a member of staff asking you to show your National Health Service Covid Pass, if you currently have one." https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2021/august/Matchday-protocols-and-COVID-guidance-for-supporters/ So you don't have to take proof of your covid status, but you could be asked to show it anyway. Well, that makes sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 On 19/08/2021 at 17:12, Deano & Dalian's Umbrella said: Villa have now published information about this on their website. It says: "For our game against Newcastle on Saturday, no fan will be refused entry to the match. However, spot checks will be taking place in readiness for the implementation of COVID-19 status certification at future matches. Spot checks will be carried out randomly around the ground and will involve a member of staff asking you to show your National Health Service Covid Pass, if you currently have one." https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2021/august/Matchday-protocols-and-COVID-guidance-for-supporters/ So you don't have to take proof of your covid status, but you could be asked to show it anyway. Well, that makes sense! So it's more of a training exercise for the staff then. I don't have official proof of jabs as only have jab card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano & Dalian's Umbrella Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Talldarkandransome said: So it's more of a training exercise for the staff then. I don't have official proof of jabs as only have jab card. Exactly - it says nobody will be denied admission. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Talldarkandransome said: So it's more of a training exercise for the staff then. I don't have official proof of jabs as only have jab card. If you download the NHS app (not the Covid one), it’s listed on there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 19 minutes ago, chappy said: If you download the NHS app (not the Covid one), it’s listed on there. Thanks, just done that. Just gotta wait to be verified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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