Sporting test events produce 14 positive Covid-19 cases among 40,000 attendees
Low return of PCR tests means data on positive cases linked to pilot events should be treated with “extreme caution”, a report said.
Low return of PCR tests means data on positive cases linked to pilot events should be treated with “extreme caution”, a report said.
The Events Research Programme saw 58,000 participants attend indoor and outdoor venues across the country.
A further six were recorded among more than 10,000 spectators who attended the 17 days of the World Snooker Championship.
Many VIPs are expected to fly in and out of the country on the same day, or stay overnight in hotels block-booked for the tournament.
The NHS Covid Pass will allow people in England to show their vaccination status or test results.
Ticket holders will be required to have a negative coronavirus test or provide proof of two doses of a vaccine 14 days before a game.
The production will open on June 25.
The semi-finals and final of the tournament are due to be played at Wembley.
UEFA would like overseas fans to be able to fly in and out of the UK within 24 hours using a strict testing and bubble concept.
Up to 20 sporting and cultural events are set to be part of the Government’s extended programme looking at the safe return of spectators.
The Government has decided to delay plans to ease all restrictions by up to four weeks.
The final part of the Government’s unlocking had been due to take place on June 21.
England’s group games and the last 16 matches at Wembley are part of the Government’s Events Research Programme.
Race is an important issue for the monarchy after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex accused an unnamed member of the royal family of a racist comment.
Football, horse racing, rugby league and rugby union will be among the sports opening their doors to supporters on Monday.