CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
NORA Motorsport are currently assessing the situation around the spread of the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). There is a constant update on the situation form the Government and Public Health England, this is being monitored here in the office to help us make responsible decisions as to how this will impact upon our sport.
The first positive is that as our events are outdoors, without thousands of people in a confined space there is no suggestion that our events shouldn’t go ahead at this time
BACKGROUND
Incubation Information
The incubation period of COVID-19 is between 2 to 14 days. This means that if a person remains well 14 days after contact with someone with confirmed coronavirus, they have not been infected.
Signs and symptoms of COVID-19
The following symptoms may develop in the 14 days after exposure to someone who has COVID-19 infection:
- cough
- difficulty in breathing
- fever
Generally, these infections can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.
How COVID-19 is spread
From what is known about other coronaviruses, spread of COVID-19 is most likely to happen when there is close contact (within 2 metres or less) with an infected person. It is likely that the risk increases the longer someone has close contact with an infected person.
Respiratory secretions produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes containing the virus are most likely to be the main means of transmission.
There are 2 main routes by which people can spread COVID-19:
- infection can be spread to people who are nearby (within 2 metres) or possibly could be inhaled into the lungs.
- it is also possible that someone may become infected by touching a surface, object or the hand of an infected person that has been contaminated with respiratory secretions and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes (such as touching door knob or shaking hands then touching own face)
There is currently little evidence that people who are without symptoms are infectious to others.
PREVENTING CONTAMINATION
Currently we will continue running our events but need to minimise the risk of spreading the infection as there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus.
Public Health England (PHE) recommends that the following general cold and flu precautions are taken to help you from catching and spreading COVID-19, we strongly advise that you take notice and act upon this advise:
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze. Catch it, Bin it, Kill it
- put used tissues in a bin straight away
- wash your hands with soap and water often – use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
- try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
- clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
- do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
Face masks for the general public are not recommended to protect from infection, as there is no evidence of benefit from their use outside healthcare environments.
THE GOOD NEWS
Due to our events taking part outdoors without thousands of people confined together in a small space there is no current plan to stop events taking place.
Obviously, this is a very fluid situation and we will keep abreast of developments and convey them to you as time goes by.