By Ron Howells • Published: 13 Aug 2021 • 21:05
English Premier League kicks off its new edition on Friday with Arsenal clash against Brentford on Friday, August 8.
Football fans receive Covid advice as the UK Premier League kicks.
Football Stadiums will have no social distancing and capacity crowds are allowed as the English Premier League begins tonight, Friday, August 13. This comes after Public Health England advised ‘there are a few things we can all do to reduce the risk’.
The latest UK national infection data shows case rates remain high – one in 75 people in England has the virus. However, the Office for National Statistics random swab testing data did appear to confirm the July 19 easing did not result in a surge in cases.
Stadiums will have no social distancing and capacity crowds are allowed.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last month there was a plan to mandate certification at venues where “large crowds gather”, including sporting venues with capacities of 20,000 or more.
In response to the PM’s announcement, Football Supporters’ Association chairman Malcolm Clarke warned introducing such measures could cause “chaos” at some clubs.
Earlier this week, the Premier League revealed new matchday protocols for the 2021-22 season, stating fans “must be prepared to prove” they are fully vaccinated or have had a negative Covid-19 test in the previous 48 hours.
The English Premier League kicked off its new edition tonight with Arsenal clashing against Brentford at 21:00 GMT.
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Ron actually started his working career as an Ophthalmic Technician- things changed when, during a band rehearsal, his amplifier blew up and he couldn’t get it fixed so he took a course at Birmingham University and ended up doing a degree course. He built up a chain of electronics stores and sold them as a franchise over 35 years ago. After five years touring the world Ron decided to move to Spain with his wife and son, a place they had visited over the years, and only bought the villa they live in because it has a guitar-shaped swimming pool!. Playing the guitar since the age of 7, he can often be seen, (and heard!) at beach bars and clubs along the length of the coast. He has always been interested in the news and constantly thrives to present his articles in an interesting and engaging way.
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