8th March 2020
WEBBA Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
None of us will have escaped the regular news coverage over the past few weeks regarding the outbreak and spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in certain parts of the world, and more recently and perhaps more critically for us, speculation over the likely further spread of the virus throughout the UK.
This is a situation for which, the safety of individuals, bands, supporters and our delivery partners must be taken very seriously indeed.
For WEBBA as an organisation our primary concern must be the safety of our players, guests and our audiences, and this will be the guiding principle by which we will seek to work through the current and developing situation.
There are currently no indications that the event should be cancelled- however we will continue to regularly monitor the situation and guidance from government.
We will urge all visitors to Riviera Centre to follow good, sensible advice on basic hygiene and cleanliness, especially the regular and thorough washing of hands and use NHS 111 online for more specific guidance if appropriate.
Government and Public Health advice and best practice, including safety and key protocols relating to members and community welfare is applicable to all Associations and individual bands.
Meanwhile we continue to focus on the final preparations for the weekend and wish all bands every success in their final preparations and look forward to seeing you all in Torquay.
John Woods Chairman WEBBA, Sue Oldfield Secretary WEBBA
