Horse racing: Singapore Turf Club to increase coronavirus precautionary measures at racecourse

Measures include introducing segregated zones for its visitors and limiting the number of punters allowed on race days. PHOTO: THE NEW PAPER
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SINGAPORE - The Singapore Turf Club (STC) will increase precautionary measures by introducing segregated zones for its visitors in light of the coronavirus, it said on Wednesday (March 18).

Other new moves, which take effect on Friday when the night races are held, include limiting the number of punters allowed into the 133ha site in Kranji on race days and operating only alternate counters to ensure greater social distancing.

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