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Carlisle reduce capacity to 9,999 to craftily stop fans using Covid vaccine passports
Carlisle United have craftily reduced their stadium capacity to help fans avoid having to show their Covid passports at matches.The League Two club have slashed the number of spectators allowed into their Brunton Park stadium to 9,999 - conveniently one less than the Government's all-important figure before Covid pass proof is required.Last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that all venues with a capacity higher than 10,000 will enforce regulations requiring spectators to present an NHS Covid pass as part of his national 'Plan B' measures.This means attendees must display a negative lateral flow test in the last 48 hours, proof of full vaccination, or an exemption, in order to enter.Carlisle's Brunton Park holds a maximum of