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Premier League fans to be subject to Covid spot-checks

By AFP
10 August 2021   |   11:25 am
The Premier League has announced fans will be subject to random spot-checks of their Covid-19 status in the opening weeks of the new season.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 02, 2017 Fans shield their eyes from the Sun during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Southampton at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England. – The Premier League is adamant that it can overcome huge logistical challenges to get players back on the pitch during the coronavirus crisis but has long since accepted there will be no fans in the stadiums. English Football Association chairman Greg Clarke became the latest senior figure to admit on Monday that social-distancing guidelines make it impossible for supporters to congregate in stadiums “any time soon.” (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) /

The Premier League has announced fans will be subject to random spot-checks of their Covid-19 status in the opening weeks of the new season.

“Initially, in the first few matchdays of the season, supporters can expect the introduction of random spot-checks for ticket holders at some grounds as we establish the required processes so clubs and fans are prepared for all match attenders to have their Covid-19 status checked upon arrival, should it become mandatory,” the Premier League statement added.

Fans must also comply with a supporter code of conduct, which stresses the importance of wearing masks in indoor areas, avoiding close contact with people they do not know and following one-way signs around stadiums.

Meanwhile, nine Premier League players or members of staff were positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing.

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