The Guardian].Now, several organisers of the pilot events that range from nightclub gatherings to comedy showcases have rejected suggestions of COVID passports.
One unnamed organiser told The Guardian that they had received “massive backlash” following the news.The publication added that a spokesperson for Liverpool city council, which is organising a comedy gig, an outdoor cinema, a business conference and a club night as part of the pilot scheme, said the government briefing yesterday was incorrect.A spokesperson for the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield also confirmed that the event would require testing for fans but not coronavirus certificates.DCMS said that the initial venues announced would only require audience members to have.