In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Hong Kong Jockey Club revealed as part of a statement on Tuesday that it is “critically considering a further reduction of on-site participation by our customers” from Saturday. Meetings at Hong Kong's two racecourses, Sha Tin and Happy Valley, have been staged in recent weeks under partial lockdown, meaning that only owners, horse people, racecourse staff and patrons with existing hospitality bookings were permitted on-course. New hospitality bookings at the two racecourses have been suspended effective immediately.
On the same day that Hong Kong confirmed its first Coronavirus death, the Hong Kong Jockey Club on Tuesday released a set of measures aimed to avoid crowd congregations and assist in the containment of the disease. This includes the closure of off-course betting branches and some Telebet hotlines. Customers can continue to place bets via Telebet's automated system or the Club's online wagering or mobile betting platforms.
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