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The government has announced plans to bring in a Covid status certification scheme, alongside other measures in England, to enable the safe return of mass gatherings and indoor events as lockdown restrictions ease.
The measures will be trialled at a series of sporting events from April, including the FA Cup final and Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, along with the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
The system will also be tested at smaller venues including a cinema and nightclub.
In developing the Covid status certification scheme, officials will take into account three factors – whether an individual has received the vaccine, has recently tested negative for the virus, or has “natural immunity” having tested positive in the previous six months.
The Telegraph can reveal.
Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, will on Monday confirm for the first time that a system is being developed that will allow people to return to sporting matches, theatres and other major public events, as well as travelling overseas for holidays.
The Government is trying to find a way to prove it is safe for people to gather at crowded events by either presenting proof of being vaccinated, or a recent negative test or being protected with antibodies from having the infection within the last six months.
Pubs, restaurants and non-essential retail will still be allowed to open in coming weeks according to the Government’s roadmap as long as they follow Covid-safe guidance.