Unless they are holding an exempt event (see the Exempt activities section below). Provide music, whether live or recorded, for dancing You must also prove your COVID-19 status to visit all other venues that:Īre open at any point between 1am and 5am Other venues acting as nightclubs, dancehalls and discotheques
The NHS COVID Pass provides valid proof of your COVID-19 status based on your COVID-19 vaccination details, test results, medical exemption or clinical trial participation.Ī valid text or email confirmation from NHS Test and Trace (see the Reporting test results section below) can also be used as proof that you have completed a negative PCR test or negative rapid lateral flow test within the past 48 hours. If you live in England, you can use the NHS COVID Pass to prove your COVID-19 status.
How you can demonstrate your COVID-19 status You must use a test supplied by NHS Test and Trace. If you have taken a rapid lateral flow test at home you will need to report this online. You can use NHS Test and Trace tests you already have at home or order rapid lateral flow tests.
This will strengthen the protection testing provides. You should take tests as late as possible before attending the event, ideally within 12 hours. You are exempt from vaccination or vaccination and testing on the basis of a medical exemption or clinical trial participation You have completed a negative PCR test or negative rapid lateral flow test within the past 48 hours You are vaccinated with 2 doses of an approved vaccine (or one of the single-dose Janssen vaccine) – we will keep this under review as boosters are rolled out There is separate guidance for workers and for organisations.įrom Wednesday 15 December, if you are aged 18 or over, to enter certain venues and events in England you must have proof of one of the following: This guidance is for visitors to venues, events and settings.
How to use the NHS COVID Pass at venues, events and settings in England The NHS App is not the same as the NHS COVID-19 App.