Soccer-Manchester United to introduce COVID-19 certification checks at Old Trafford

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Fulham - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - May 18, 2021 Manchester United fans outside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) - Manchester United on Monday said that fans coming to Old Trafford should be prepared to get their COVID-19 status checked, with the measure set to be introduced at the game against Newcastle United on Saturday.

Fans above 18 must be able to show that they are either fully vaccinated or have received a negative COVID-19 PCR or lateral flow test result within 48 hours of kickoff.