ZENIT St Petersburg have offered fans a free Covid-19 vaccination if they attend home matches.
The Russian league champions made the announcement before yesterday’s 4-0 win over Akhmat Grozny.
Zenit are offering free Covid jabs to fans before each home game
Supporters were able to have the Sputnik V vaccine, which is 91 per cent effective against coronavirus, injected by a medical professional before kick-off.
And for those who missed out or opted against receiving the jab, it will still be available for the remainder of the Russian season.
Fans who do want the vaccination will first receive approval before visiting a mobile station located inside the Gazprom Arena, which had already started giving jabs to locals earlier this month.
A club statement confirmed: “The Sputnik V vaccine will be available to all visitors to the match aged over 18.
“Please bring your passport and national health card with you.
“You’ll be required to be seen by a medical professional for approval before the vaccination.”
Whether there is plenty of uptake among Zenit fans remains to be seen.
Despite having the seventh-most Covid deaths in the world, only 30 per cent of Russians told the Levada Centre they would look to be vaccinated.
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The Sputnik V jab was also brought into circulation ahead of the final trial data, although The Lancet claims it has since proven to have 91 per cent efficiency.
Zenit’s offer is sure to have the backing of top government brass.
Sport is a huge part of Russian culture, with more than 17,000 regularly attending each Zenit home game.
Speaking in October, Sports minister Oleg Matytsin said: “We will do everything possible so that sport is not left without spectators and so that this atmosphere does not leave the stadiums and our lives.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
