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Nottingham Post
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Ellie Danemann

Motorpoint Arena, Rock City and Pryzm: How to get into Nottingham venues as Covid rules change

Plan B rules have been lifted bringing to an end to having to show a Covid pass to entre indoor venues or major sporting events.

Though mandatory Covid certification has ended, venues may voluntarily continue to ask customers to show a Covid pass at.

Staff at some of the most popular venues in the city have explained how their entry requirements have changed.

Rock City has updated its website saying it will no longer be using the Covid passport or certification system as a condition of entry.

The Talbot Street venue does, however, ask people to do everything they can to ensure they are not infectious before visiting and using hand sanitiser will still be encouraged.

Even though it's no longer mandatory to wear a face covering, the Government still urges those who aren't exempt to wear it a mask in crowded places and enclosed spaces in and around strangers.

Masks will no longer be advised by the Department for Education to be worn in communal areas - although local directors of public health have some leeway to reintroduce measures.

Kelv Health, the manager of Thurland Hall pub in Thurland Street, said people who visited his pub had the freedom to choose to wear a face covering or not.

He said: "We haven't had any face coverings in place since Plan B was first introduced.

"We give individuals the freedom to choose whether they want to wear one or not."

Pryzm nightclub in Nottingham (Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)

Staff at Pryzm Nottingham said they were 'delighted' the Government had lifted the rules, which, they said, "were very damaging to our business".

In a Facebook post, the nightclub said from Thursday customers would no longer need to show a Covid pass or proof of a negative test.

A spokesperson for the venue said: "It is important the government allows clubs to open in a ‘normal’ way, without Covid testing, social distancing or mask-wearing – all measures that put customers off and prolonged the impact on our already hard-hit sector.

"It was always unjust to single out the late-night sector with the Covid vaccine passport and it had no impact on transmission rates.

"Indeed, there is no evidence that nightclubs caused an increase in COVID cases. In fact, since July 19 2021, when we were allowed to re-open in England, there was an 80% reduction in cases in the 20-29 cohort according to ONS statistics.

“We are excited at the prospect of giving everyone access to our clubs and the fantastic experiences they all deserve.”

The Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. (Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)

It's a similar situation for customers going to the Motorpoint Arena.

A spokesperson for the Arena said: "In line with the latest Government update, from 27 January 2022, customers will no longer need to show their NHS Covid Pass at our venue by law.

"If anyone is coming to an upcoming Arena event or Nottingham Panthers game, the only thing they’ll need to have ready to show stewards is their event ticket unless a promoter or band/artist has requested additional Covid-19 entry requirements.

"In this case, these details will be posted on the relevant event page on our website with details emailed to ticket holders on an individual event basis.

"It is still illegal to attend an event if you have tested positive for Covid-19 or if you have been instructed to self-isolate. If this is the case, customers must provide evidence to be entitled to a refund.

"The entire live music sector continues to ensure everyone enjoys events safely.

"And, to keep fellow gig-goers, staff, artists and crew safe, we are strongly encouraging visitors to take a lateral flow test ahead of attending an event, regardless of whether they’ve been vaccinated.

"Public health teams will be available on most upcoming events to support with those customers who wish to take a test.

"Daily lateral flow testing for our contracted staff remains compulsory and, on event days, all casual staff must take a lateral flow test before they arrive at work and must prove they are negative."

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