Guidance

Events Research Programme - Science

Events Research Programme (ERP) is building evidence on the risks associated with COVID-19 transmission routes, the characteristics of events and surrounding activities, and mitigation measures that can effectively address these risks.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Published: 4 June 2021
• Last updated: 8 September 2021 — See all updates

Documents

Events Research Programme: Science Board Statement and conflicts of interest

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Re-Liv-E: Events Research Programme at Liverpool

PDF, 1.17 MB, 16 pages

Descriptive and feasibility study of risk-mitigation with SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid lateral flow testing to reopen live events 

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AIRBODS WP3 Field Studies - Work Statement 

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Factors associated with attendee adherence to COVID-19 guidance during the 2021 DCMS Events Research Programme

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Work Plan - Crowd Movement and Behaviour Study

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Events Research Programme: National Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP)

PDF, 646 KB, 26 pages

EMG and DCMS: Science framework for opening up group events, 16 March 2021

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/emg-and-dcms-science-framework-for-opening-up-group-events-16-march-2021

Information on the Events Research Programme

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-about-the-events-research-programme-erp-paving-the-way-for-larger-audiences-to-attend-sport-theatre-and-gigs-safely-this-summer/guidance-on-the-events-research-programme

Science Board Statement on evidence from Phase II

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Events Research Programme Phase II: Protocol 1 - Descriptive study of risk-mitigation with SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid lateral flow testing to reopen live events

PDF, 163 KB, 3 pages

Events Research Programme Phase II: Protocol 2 - Study of attendee behaviours and crowd densities associated with transmission risk at events that simulate full capacity

PDF, 157 KB, 4 pages

Events Research Programme Phase II: Protocol 3 - An environmental study on assessing the risk of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 at live events using CO2 measurement

PDF, 162 KB, 4 pages

Events Research Programme Phase II: Protocol 4 - Factors associated with self-reported attendee adherence to COVID-19 guidance during the 2021 DCMS Events Research Programme

PDF, 206 KB, 4 pages

Science Board Requirements for Phase III of the Events Research Programme

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Events Research Programme Phase III: A self-controlled case series study to measure the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with attendance at an Events Research Programme event

PDF, 224 KB, 3 pages

Events Research Programme Phase III: Service Evaluation - Testing of the NHS App in real-world settings

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Events Research Programme Phase III: Development of Research Protocols - Study of attendee behaviours and crowd densities associated with transmission risk at events that simulate full capacity

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Events Research Programme Phase III: Development of Research Protocols - An environmental study on assessing and mitigating the risk of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 at live events using CO2 measurement

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Details

The objectives of the Events Research Programme (ERP) are to build evidence on the risks associated with COVID-19 transmission routes, the characteristics of events and surrounding activities, and the extent to which mitigation measures can effectively address these risks.

The ERP pilots are running across a range of settings, venues, and activities so that findings can support the reopening of similar settings across multiple sectors. The scientific research being conducted as part of the programme focuses on three types of study, the results of which will be published in the coming weeks.

The page brings together the Science Board Statement, conflicts of interest and protocols on which the studies will be based, along with general information on the programme.

Published 4 June 2021
Last updated 8 September 2021 + show all updates

1. 8 September 2021

   Addition of 3 documents related to Phase III of the Events Research Programme.

2. 9 July 2021

   Added Science Board Statement on evidence from Phase II of the Events Research Programme, protocols for Phase II and Science Board requirements for Phase III.

3. 4 June 2021

   First published.