Cycling Ireland has said while the current advice from the Irish public health authorities relating to COVID-19 did not impact cycling events at present it planned to monitor the situation.
The national governing body added if there were any changes to the Government's advice on public gatherings, including sports events, it would communicate that to its members and affiliate clubs.
It issued a statement on COVID-19 today as the number of cases on the island of Ireland increased to 50.
There were 10 new cases reported in the Republic today, bringing the total to 34, while in the North the number of cases increased by four to 16.
“The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus - Covid-19 - around the country is now increasing in prevalence and we are now starting to see this impact in Ireland,” Cycling Ireland said in a statement.
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“Cycling Ireland will be reviewing all advice from the
Department of Health who are monitoring this situation and meeting regularly to
review large gatherings including sporting events.
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“At present the advice will not impact any Cycling
Ireland domestic activities. This includes competitions, training locally and
nationally.
“If advice changes in this regard, and it is a changing situation, we will update our clubs and members and would urge you to check our website and social media sites regularly for the most up to date information.
“As clubs and individuals may be planning cycling trips
to events outside the country in the coming weeks, it is important to review
travel guidance relating to specific countries and regions around the world
which have been impacted by COVID-19.
“Be mindful that it could be possible that after arriving
at your foreign destination that you could be put into quarantine for a number
of days.”
It pointed members to the Department of Foreign Affairs website and the specific section on the coronavirus.
Cycling Ireland also advised those cycling in groups against sharing drinking bottles or food under any circumstances and to refrain from spitting out of respect to their fellow cyclists.
In addition, some simple control measures it advised
include:
- Wash your hands properly and often
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough and sneeze
- Put used tissues into a bin and wash your hands
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
- Avoid close contact with people who are not well
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