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International runners banned from Tel Aviv Marathon over coronavirus fears

The Israel Ministry of Health is taking no chances.

24 February 2020 09:46

As a precaution against the potential spread of coronavirus, the Israel Ministry of Health has instructed the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality to restrict the participation of international runners in the Tel Aviv Samsung Marathon, taking place this upcoming Friday. Marathon officials will contact registrants abroad to inform them of the Israel Ministry of Health’s decision. Registrants’ money will be fully refunded.