NACOVERC, Ministry of Health and Sanitation and the Sierra Leone Football Association have signed a joint communique ahead of the resumption of the Sierra Leone Premier League.

The Communique is aimed at curtailing the spread of COVID-19 while at the same time giving way for the resumption and operation of the Premier League.

The Communique outlines that parties agree to launch a symbolic COVID-19 Vaccine at the Presidential Stand at National Stadium on 31st August for all football players and staff.

Following the launch, vaccination teams will be stationed at National Stadium and at other designated venues from Tuesday 31st August, 2021 from 9am to 4pm for the vaccination of football players and staff.

The Communique mentions that spectators all over the country will be required to produce vaccination cards in order to access football venues.

The Communique enjoins all parties and stakeholders to be part of the nationwide COVID-19 surge.