Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) has issued the following statement today.
In light of the currently evolving situation in Victoria and the restrictions implemented by the Victorian Government, HRNSW has adopted the following precautionary measures to protect the NSW harness racing industry and the livelihood of participants.
Anyone who has attended a venue of concern cannot travel to NSW after 4pm on Thursday 27 May 2021 and should follow the health advice on the Victorian Health website.
Details of the venues of concern can be found at the following link:
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites
Anyone travelling from Victoria to NSW after 4pm on Thursday 27 May 2021 and seeking to attend harness racing stables, training facilities, racecourses or associate with any harness racing participants in NSW must self-isolate, get tested and provide HRNSW Stewards with the results of a negative COVID-19 test prior to doing so.
HRNSW will continue to monitor Government and Health advice and orders. The current NSW Health advice can be found at the following link:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20210527_01.aspx
Should stricter restrictions be implemented HRNSW will act accordingly.
