Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted November 11, 2020 Journalists Share Posted November 11, 2020 Health measures in place for jockeys and any other France Galop or foreign racing authority licence holder, including apprentices, young jockeys and amateur riders, have been tightened, France Galop, in consultation with the Jockey’s Association announced on Wednesday. Beginning Monday, Nov. 16, all jockeys are required to complete a COVID-19 questionnaire issued by France Galop prior to the first ride of the meeting and handed to the secretary or the stewards. In addition, starting Wednesday, Nov. 18, all jockeys must also produce an RT-PCR test or a rapid antigen nasopharyngeal swab test for COVID-19 that is less than 10 days old and displays a negative result. If a jockey has tested positive for the virus, they must produce a serological analysis of antibodies to COVID-19, which was carried out via a medical prescription, is less than 30 days old, and shows a positive result. For more on these new COVID-19 restrictions, please visit www.france-galop.com. The post France Galop Tightens Jockey Restrictions appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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