Covid passes extended to cinemas, theatres and concert halls

Senedd Members have backed plans to make Covid passes compulsory at cinemas, theatres and concert halls in Wales.

The changes have been introduced by the Welsh Government as part of measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. It will come into force from Monday, November 15.

Since October 11, people have needed to show evidence of either being fully vaccinated or having a recent negative Covid test in order to enter nightclubs or large events, such as sports matches.

After Senedd Members voted to approve the plans on November 9, Wales’ Health Minister Eluned Morgan said: “Covid has not gone away and cases remain high and we need to continue take steps to Keep Wales Safe. The NHS Covid Pass is one measure among many to help to keep businesses open while also helping to control the spread of the virus.”

“The decision to introduce them has not been taken lightly and the venues that will be covered are indoors and see large numbers of people being closely together for prolonged periods of time.”

Mrs Morgan added: “We will continue to work with the sectors who are implementing the scheme to best support them.”

People who are fully vaccinated can already download the NHS Covid Pass to prove their vaccination status. It also allows people to show they have had a negative lateral flow test result within the last 48 hours.