Football fans will need to be double-jabbed to be allowed into Premier League matches and those who refuse to get the vaccine could be barred from October under plans being considered by ministers. Talks are in an early phase with the Premier League to discuss whether supporters who have not been fully-vaccinated could be refused entry, it is understood. Out of the approximate 800,000 people who attend Premier League games every week, 210,000 are estimated to be kept out of stadiums under the plans. Making their use mandatory in the Premier League from October, however, would give time to phase in their use with the season starting on August 14. It is understood contingency plans have been discussed by the English Football League in case the Government advised the use of vaccine passports.

Source: Daily Mail July 24, 2021 22:38 UTC