Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted January 4, 2021 Journalists Share Posted January 4, 2021 A national lockdown in the UK will start at midnight on Jan. 5 due to rising COVID-19 cases, the UK Government announced late on Monday. Prime Minister Boris Johnson cited the rising death toll in the past seven days and the new coronavirus variant that is widespread in the UK. This third lockdown is expected to last through mid-February. The BHA confirmed via Twitter that racing will continue without fans and with only essential personnel in attendance shortly after Johnson’s announcement. “The number of deaths is up by 20% over the last week and will sadly rise further,” Johnson said in a televised address to the nation. “With most of the country already under extreme measures, it’s clear that we need to do more together to bring this new variant under control while our vaccines are rolled out.” The BHA’s Twitter statement read, “Following this evening’s broadcast, we can confirm racing will continue behind closed doors during the upcoming national lockdown. Attendance will be limited to those essential to the staging of fixtures and strict adherence to British racing’s COVID-19 protocols will continue to be required for all who attend.” The post British Racing is Greenlit as UK Enters Another Lockdown 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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