Premier League to introduce random Covid-19 status spot-checks for 1st games of season

Premier League fans will face random spot-checks of their Covid-19 status at grounds in the first few match days of the season, the league says.

The Premier League has announced fans are set to face random spot checks of their COVID-19 status at some stadiums in the opening weeks of the new season. Ticket holders should be prepared to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative lateral flow test result within 48 hours before the game via the NHS COVID Pass, the English Premier League said in a statement.