THE Bathurst Cycling Classic will go ahead this weekend, Bathurst Regional Council says.
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Council says Cycling NSW and council are following advice from the NSW Government on the recent outbreak of coronavirus.
"For competitors in this weekend's Bathurst Cycling Classic and spectators we ask they you follow the advice provided by NSW Health, as the responsible agency, in management of coronavirus," council said in a statement.
"This includes good hygiene practices such as hand washing and we will have adequate handwashing and hand sanitising facilities in the event village; and covering your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or a flexed elbow."
IN OTHER NEWS:
Council said competitors experiencing flu-like symptoms may wish to reconsider attending the event.
In place on site, according to council, will be:
- Hand sanitiser stations in the village.
- All food vendors asked to have hand sanitiser.
- Signage in toilets to ensure proper use of handwashing.
- Notes from the MC to remind people about good hygiene practices.
"We will continue to monitor advice given by NSW Health and will provide updates if anything changes," council said.
