VST submits plans to get sports fans back into stadiums using rapid testing kits

The proposed pilot scheme involves a test group of 500-5,000 home fans downloading its ‘V-Health Passport’ onto their phones before testing day, including their official Government ID and personal details. 

The fans would then attend a pre-defined testing location the day before the event, where they would present their V-Health passport, and take the Covid test.

According to the ‘Fans Are Back’ initiative, the test would take one minute, with results issued in 10 minutes.

If positive, the fan’s details will be fed back to the authorities for test and tracing purposes, and they will be told to self-isolate under usual Government guidelines. If negative, the fan will be asked to return home and self-isolate until the pilot match.

VST said that the V-Health passport does not track or trace a person’s live location – and ensures personal data is “ultra secure” using advanced security protocols and encryption.

VST Enterprises Ltd’s sports partners REDSTRIKE, public safety and event management partners HALO Solutions and occupational health care company Latus Health, all assisted on the project.

The company said the pilot programs will cover football, rugby and snooker initially and if successful, pilot programs will then be rolled out across music concerts, theatre and other entertainment venues.