COVID officers are ineffective

COVID officers deployed outside of the London Stadium are described as ineffective with minimal with COVID officers with high-vis vests just for show to keep the Premier League happy.

Claret and Hugh witnessed a number of the new COVID officers with clipboards standing around without approaching very many supporters before kick-off.

Those fans who were approached said the questions asked by the purple COVID vested people were voluntary and a simple refusal to answer questions had no consequence for admittance to the game. Other fans simply stated they had already been checked or they were exempt with no further follow up.

The Hammers had advised supporters to be ready to provide proof of vaccination or a negative lateral flow test result on matchday.

In a statement, West Ham said The Premier League and clubs shared a common goal to keep supporters as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Supporters are advised that spot-checks requiring fans to show their COVID-19 status will be increased for forthcoming games, starting with the visit of Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (kick-off 2pm).

Supporters aged 18 or over should attend the match only if they either have a valid NHS COVID Pass, can show valid alternative proof that they have been fully vaccinated or have registered a negative COVID test in the previous 48 hours.

There will be heightened visibility of spot-checkers from the Tottenham Hotspur fixture, with all checkers outside the stadium wearing clearly-marked uniforms.

These measures are in place across all Premier League grounds for their health and safety of all supporters and staff. To ensure our supporters feel as prepared as possible prior to coming to London Stadium, we have listed a guide below on which forms of evidence will be accepted when showing your COVID-19 status.