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BREAKING NEWS: Football fans set to be forced to show vaccine passports to enter stadiums from this weekend as Boris Johnson prepares to trigger 'Plan B' Covid restrictions, including jab checks at mass events

Premier League football clubs are ready to demand fans show vaccine passports to enter stadiums, starting from this weekend.

Boris Johnson hit the panic button today with claims that 'Plan B' could be triggered almost immediately amid growing fears about the Omicron strain: including plans for a blanket order to work from home where possible, more mask-wearing and Covid passports.

And the Premier League are prepared to ask all supporters attending matches to show their vaccine certification.

Covid-19 vaccination spot checks for every fan could come to the Premier League imminently
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has triggered 'Plan B' restrictions to stop the spread of Omicron

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has triggered 'Plan B' restrictions to stop the spread of Omicron

Newcastle United player Javier Manquillo has his Covid status checked at St James' Park

There are 10 matches planned for this weekend, while West Ham and Tottenham have home European fixtures on Thursday night, after the new restrictions could be introduced.