Coronavirus pandemic

Turf club ups virus measures

Crowd limit, segregated zones, well-spaced betting counters among steps to curb spread

A sizeable crowd seen at the parade ring of the Singapore Turf Club for the races on Sunday. PHOTO: THE NEW PAPER
A sizeable crowd seen at the parade ring of the Singapore Turf Club for the races on Sunday. PHOTO: THE NEW PAPER
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The Singapore Turf Club (STC) will increase precautionary measures by introducing segregated zones in light of the coronavirus, it said on Wednesday.

Other moves, which take effect from today for the night races, include limiting the number of visitors allowed into the 133ha site in Kranji on race days and operating only alternate counters to ensure greater social distancing.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 20, 2020, with the headline Turf club ups virus measures. Subscribe