COVID 19: Wuhan Marathon Postponed Amid Surge of Corona Cases in China

• The 2021 Wuhan Marathon has been postponed following concerns over a surge in coronavirus cases
• Organisers abruptly cancelled the event just one week before it was scheduled to take place in the city
• The race is set to be postponed for a later, more suitable date

The 2021 Wuhan Marathon, which had been set for Sunday has been postponed following a rise in coronavirus cases in many Chinese provinces.

Organisers of the event shared the news on Friday. The cancellation will definitely come as a disappointment to local runners who have not been able to attend the event since 2019.

They also expressed concern over the increasing number of COVID-19 cases. A statement read:

"To effectively protect the lives and health of the people, the organising committee has decided that the 2021 Wuhan Marathon [which] was originally expected to be held on October 24, 2021, will be postponed until further notice,” South China Morning Post reports.

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The city was expected to host more than 26,000 participants in races including full and half marathons. It would have been the first major sporting event held in Wuhan since the coronavirus was first identified in the city.

Registered runners will retain entry for the race, which will be rearranged for a later date, and they will also have their registration fees refunded, eNCA reports.

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In related news, Briefly News previously reported that starting next year, 1 January, the University of Cape Town staff members and students will be required to be vaccinated in order to access the campus.

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Students and staff members will be required to present their proof of vaccination, according to News24.

The final details of the mandatory vaccination rule will be tabled by the university executive who will report back to the council in December.

A survey conducted by the UCT's student representative council revealed that 52.1% of the participants were in favour of the Covid 19 vaccine mandate 42.2% were against and 5.7% were unsure. Participants included staff members and students.

The UCT senate voted in favour of the mandate in September with an overwhelming majority of 83%. according to SowetanLIVE.

Source: Briefly News