After the presidential address last night, there will be a 21-day lockdown starting on March 26, 2020 at midnight.

Athletics Mpumalanga president, Paul Bester reminded runners, not only in the province but across SA, that this is a safety measure to protect citizens against the devastation of Covid-19. “We want to urge all clubs to ensure that their members are aware of the situation and what it entails,” he said.

All citizens will be confined to their homes, except for those who are employed as essential services.

“We therefore urge runners to remain within the safety of their homes to train.”

Coronavirus: 554 confirmed cases of Covid-19 as of today

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