Penarth residents will have to show a valid 'Covid pass' to attend large events and nightclubs, after a close Senedd vote yesterday.

The measure was passed by 28 votes to 27, meaning that the Welsh public will be expected to show evidence of being fully vaccinated or a recently completed negative Covid test result before entry to nightclubs or large events, such as concerts.

The requirement will be enforced from Monday 11 October and applies to all over 18s to attend:

• Nightclubs

• Indoor, non-seated events for more than 500 people, such as concerts or conventions

• Outdoor non-seated events for more than 4,000 people

• Any setting or event with more than 10,000 people in attendance

First Minister Mark Drakeford said Covid passes were a "small but meaningful measure" to reduce the need for tougher restrictions.

"We have high levels of the virus in our communities and while our fantastic vaccination programme has helped stop thousands more people from becoming seriously ill or dying, the pressure on the NHS is increasing," he said.

"We hope introducing the requirement to show a COVID Pass will help keep venues and events – many of which have only recently started trading again – open.

"Showing a COVID Pass is already part of our collective effort to keep businesses open with some major events, such as the successful Green Man Festival, using it. We will continue to work closely with all businesses affected to ensure a smooth introduction and operation of this system."

People who are fully vaccinated in Wales can already download the NHS COVID Pass to securely show and share their vaccine status. It also allows people to show they have had a negative lateral flow test result within the last 48 hours.

"My message to you today is a simple but serious one – the pandemic is not over and we all need to take steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones," continued the First Minister.

"We want to do everything we can to Keep Wales Safe as we head into the autumn."