Coronavirus Update

Dear Members,

This is an update to help with Welsh Boxing’s contingency planning around Coronavirus, as we know that many of you will be concerned about running club shows and your daily activity and preventing it spreading further.

Latest Government Information

The UK Government yesterday published an action plan to contain the possible spread of the coronavirus.

Welsh Government has also published information including:

·       A statement from Public health Wales (March 4th)

·       Risk level

·       Returning travellers

·       Overseas visitors to Wales

·       Travel advice

·       Further information

The following tailored advice for the sport sector has been developed:

  • There is presently no rationale to close or cancel sporting events, but this may change as the situation evolves, so please keep a close eye on our website

  • Anyone with flu-symptoms should avoid the risk of spreading their infection, whatever that infection may be, by staying at home and recovering;

  • For those hosting club shows, whatever the size, attendees and participants should stay up to date on the government’s latest advice on how to avoid catching or spreading the virus, which is here;

  • As the situation progresses advice may follow for the frail, elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions (to be defined) to stay away from gatherings as part of general advice aimed at minimising unnecessary contact with others;

  • For those travelling to events overseas, the Foreign Office’s travel advice should be followed here and travellers should note that apart from the countries and territories named in that advice, the government is not presently advising against travel to anywhere else;

  • Running a boxing club; hand hygiene should be strongly promoted and encouraged and equipment and facilities should be thoroughly cleaned and wiped down as usual following use. We understand that the UK Government is planning to publish specific advice on this shortly;

  • There is presently no reason people should stop doing their daily sport and physical activities as they normally would.

So, at the moment, our current state.

  • There is no need to cancel or postpone your events at this time;

  • Reassure your athletes, stakeholders, and customers, building on the latest Public Health England advice;

  • Examine your insurance policies to see what cover you may have should the situation evolve;

  • Remain mindful of guidance on infection control in the gym - catch it, kill it, bin it;

  • Take sensible steps to discourage staff with flu-like symptoms from coming to work;

Welsh Boxing would like to reiterate the importance of following advice from Public Health Wales and Gov.Wales when you have queries relating to the impact of coronavirus.

If you have any comments or queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Best wishes

Colin Metson

General Manager

Amy Garrett