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Friday, June 5 – Thursday, June 11, 2020 Since 2011 / Volume X / No. 21 20 Baht LAST COVID PATIENTS LEAVE HOSPITAL CARE > PAGE 2 NEWS PAGE 3 ‘Fit to Travel’ no longer required NOW OPEN as island reopens HOTELS, TOURISM

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Receptionist Wachaporn Euangkhoksung stands ready to welcome guests at the 47-room Art Mansion boutique hotel in Patong on Tuesday, after reopning on Monday (June 1). Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

PAGE 12 cautious in his understanding of its After confirming that hotels were as there are no tourists right now, but SPORT The Phuket News [email protected] immediate impact. indeed allowed to open, Mr Thanusak if they are ready they can reopen,” Mr Thanusak was unaware of praised the move. he added. Premier League ll hotels and tourism-related the rule change when contacted by “Those hotels in a position to Mr Thanusak pointed out that ho- businesses were allowed to The Phuket News on Monday. At reopen now can do so. Allowing tels must now adjust their operations gets green light Areopen on Monday (June 1) that time there had been no public hotels to reopen can help to reduce to include the ‘new normal’ health for kick-off under an order issued late last Sun- announcements that hotels and all unemployment in Phuket,” he said. and hygiene requirements, not only day night that also allowed people to tourism businesses were permitted Mr Thanusak pointed out that to abide by the law but also to help enter and exit Phuket for travel, but to resume operations. No warning many hotels were not prepared to instill confidence among potential specifically listed for all beaches in was given so that any hotels or tour- open immediately, as many had tourists to want to come to Phuket. Phuket to remain closed. ism businesses could prepare. The wound down their operations since He also pointed out that more Phuket Chamber of Commerce permission was buried deep in the they were ordered to close on April 4. needed to be done to allow tourists President Thanusak Phungdet wel- order issued by Phuket Governor “But at least this gives hotel op- to come to Phuket, namely reopening comed the move to allow hotels Phakaphong Tavipatana, listed on erators a choice. Those who are not Phuket International Airport to at least across the island to reopen, but was page 34 of the 37-page order. ready to reopen can remain closed, allow domestic flights for now, and... CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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[email protected] Rains bring warning for News dengue > p5 Last COVID patients go home The Phuket News name was not disclosed, told the press, that was transferred to Vachira hos- [email protected] “I would like to thank the medical pital, though none of the three people staff for their care. Throughout the who have died in Phuket from being he last three patients in Phuket period of treatment I was closely infected with the virus were reported infected with COVID-19 to be monitored, warmly. to have been admitted to the field Tadmitted to hospital for medi- “And I am glad to go home today, hospital. cal treatment have been discharged but I will strictly follow the doctors’ The field hospital has now been from hospital care. advice,” she said. closed “temporarily” so that medical The last two patients receiving The woman also urged, “I want personnel can perform their duties care at the field hospital set up at the to ask people in Phuket to please take in their usual areas, Dr Busaya said. site of the unfinished new Provincial care of yourselves, and if you are sick, “But we will still keep medical Hall went home last Saturday (May you should go see a doctor and you equipment, beds, mattresses and ap- 30). The third, and last, patient, must tell them the truth for treatment pliances here until the situation of the receiving care at Hospital One of the last COVID patients to be discharged from medical care at to be safe from COVID-19.” spread of COVID-19 reaches normal Phuket, was discharged last Sunday the ‘field hospital’ in Phuket Town talks to the press. Photo: PR Phuket No details of the other patient conditions,” she added. (May 31). discharged from the facility last As of Tuesday (June 2), Phuket The milestone came as the field “This was the first time this idea pital came with heart and sacrifice. Saturday were made available. marked eight days without a new hospital set at the “new” Provincial has been tried in Phuket,” she said. Although they knew they would be Dr Busaya reported that the field confirmed case reported. Hall was closed last Sunday follow- Dr Busaya also praised all parties at risk [of contracting the virus], they hospital had treated a total of 121 The Phuket office of the Public ing an order by Phuket Governor involved in setting up the facility, performed their duties in taking good since it opened. “Two of those pa- relations Department reported that Phakaphong last week. The ‘second especially the medical staff stationed care of patients,” she added. tients were transferred to Vachira 26 people were still waiting for tests field hospital’ set up at the Prince of there, said the report. Dr Busaya called on people to Phuket Hospital as their condition to confirm whether or not they were Songkla University Phuket campus in “I would like to thank the Phuket observe the ‘new normal’ and to deteriorated and their symptoms infected, an increase of six compared Kathu had already closed on May 15. Governor, Vice Governor, the Direc- protect themselves from the virus became serious,” she said. with Monday. Dr Busaya Santisan of Vachira tor of Vachira Phuket Hospital and by wearing face masks, maintaining “One of those two patients was So far three people in Phuket Phuket Hospital, director of the all sectors that supported the opera- social distance and washing their later transferred back to the field have died as a direct result of being Provincial Hall field hospital, took tions of the field hospital as well,” hands frequently. hospital after the symptoms were infected with COVID-19, including the opportunity to praise the island’s said Dr Busaya. One of the two patients discharged not so serious,” she added. an Australian hotel manager from officials for the idea of setting up “In addition, the readiness of the from the facility last Saturday, a 58 Dr Busaya made no mention of Khao Lak whose family lived in field hospitals. personnel on duty at this field hos- year-old woman from Thalang whose what happened to the other patient Nai Harn.

Hopes high for return of domestic flights Continued from page 1 force to prevent the spread ...critically for international of COVID-19, the notice said. flights later. However, the current ban That might be soon. The on all inbound commercial Airports of manage- passenger flights into the ment team at Phuket airport country is not set to expire (AoT Phuket) on Monday until June 30. announced it was “ready to Meanwhile, Mr Thanusak receive passengers” ahead Management at Phuket also pointed out, “More needs of the current order banning airport is hoping to reopen to be done in terms of market- domestic flights to Phuket set to domestic flights on June ing also, so potential tourists to expire at 23:59pm on June 16. Photo: AoT Phuket can feel confident in choosing 15, “unless otherwise ordered”. to enjoy their holiday here.” All people looking to travel Provincial Police (see page Mr Thansuak also repeated via Phuket airport must reg- 3), and register through the his advice for hoteliers to use ister their intended travel AOT AIRPORTS app. They the COVID-19 forced closure through the PhuketSmartCh- must also to abide by all the as a time to renovate properties eck-In app overseen by Phuket health regulations now in and train staff.

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020 THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020 PHUKET NEWS 3 ‘Fit to Travel’ no longer needed The Phuket News number and their intended purpose [email protected] for either entering or leaving Phuket. People must also select their provincial order issued time they intended to present them- last Sunday night (May 31) selves at Phuket Check Point to be A reopened interprovincial processed to be allowed to enter or travel to and from Phuket by road leave Phuket so that police can avoid and sea. The relaxation of the con- over-congestion at the checkpoint. trols on people entering or leaving “Then they will be issued a Phuket by road means that people personalised QR Code that they will no longer need to wait for approval need to show officers at the Phuket from provincial authorities in order Check Point,” Maj Gen Rungrote to be allowed through the Phuket explained. Check Point at the northern tip of For people entering Phuket, each the island, Phuket Provincial Police person will be registered for differ- Commander Maj Gen Rungrote ent lengths of time, depending on Thakurapunyasiri said on Monday. their stated reason for entering the However, people must still register province. their intent to enter or leave Phuket People visiting Phuket for travel with the Phuket Provincial Police and or business will see their registration book their allocated time for entering remain valid for seven days, while or leaving Phuket in order to avoid people coming to Phuket to work congestion at the checkpoint, he said. and even Phuket residents returning There is no longer a need for home will both see their registrations people wanting to enter or leave remain valid for 30 days. Phuket to first be issued a Fit to Travel Cars arrive at Phuket Check Point. Photo: Phuket Provincial Police However, Maj Gen Rungrote document, but all people entering stressed that there will be no fine and leaving Phuket will be screened Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana with officials at their destination in plete the online form posted via or legal action for a person’s regis- by health officials at the checkpoint, last Friday (May 29). order to be sure,” he explained. the PhuketSmartCheck-in app. A tration expiring while they are still Maj Gen Rungrote added. Whether or not people leaving “People do not need to wait for version of the app is available as a in Phuket. There is no need for people to Phuket need to observe a 14-day approval from provincial health of- web platform for desktop comput- “If their QR Code expires, they observe a 14-day self-quarantine self-quarantine before leaving the ficials first, but they must register ers. The registration form is also must re-register again – but there is before arriving in Phuket, Maj Gen island depended on the requirements for health officials’ records,” Maj available in English. no need to leave Phuket because of Rungrote noted – with the exception in effect at the destination of where Gen Rungrote confirmed. Travellers must provide personal this, and they will not be charged of people arriving from Bangkok, people were travelling to, he also said. “I advise registering online one information such as their name, with breaking any law or be forced Nonthaburi, Narathiwat, Yala, Krabi, “It is not required by Phuket au- day before the date of intended nationality and phone number, emer- to pay a fine. They just need to re- Prachinburi, Samut Prakan and Chi- thorities in order for people to leave travel,” he advised. gency contact person details, type of register for local officials’ health ang Mai, as announced by Phuket the island. People will need to check To register, people must com- transportation, ID card or passport records,” he said. Bus services to resume PHUKET LAND TRANS- rect forms instead,” Chief port Office (PLTO) Chief Banyat said. Banyat Kantha confirmed to All bus terminal and bus The Phuket News on Tuesday operator staff will provide ser- (June 2) that nearly all regular vices according to the guide- bus services into and out of lines set out by the Ministry Phuket were set to resume of Public Health, Mr Banyat operations today (June 5). Almost all regular bus explained. “We are just waiting to services to and from Phuket Only half the seats on each confirm services to and from will resume today (June 5). bus will be available as social Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala,” distancing will be enforced, he said. “Inbound and outbound he said. Bus travellers were urged travelers must install the Thai Any staff or travellers not to calculate their journey times Chana and PhuketSmartCheck- wearing face masks will not be carefully to make sure they did in apps to register. Those who permitted to board the buses, not violate the nightly curfew, do not have a smartphone Mr Banyat warned. from 11pm to 3am. will have to fill out the cor- Khunanya Wanchawet

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huket Marine Office Direc- tor Wiwat Chitchertwong on PMonday confirmed that fer- ries and tour boats, including dive and island tours, were permitted to resume operations as of that day (June 1), following a provincial order issued late the previous night that lifted a slew of travel restrictions on Phuket. Among the final pages of the 37-page order issued last Sunday night was the confirmation that “all businesses and enterprises and tour companies that are legally registered under the Tourist Business and Tour Passengers on each boat must be separated by one allocated seat space. Photo: Phuket Marine Office Guides Act of B.E.2551 (2008) and other similar business such as tour sion includes a page specifically for previous movements and travel his- join their trip,” he added. agents, services regarding room people to register travel into and out tory later,” he said. Mr Wiwat said that all 24 piers rental, car or boat rental, companies of Phuket provincial waters by boat. All boat operators are required in Phuket were now allowed to re- providing transportation by land Mr Wiwat explained that although to enforce social distancing rules on sume operations, but added that he or sea, scuba diving companies the form asks for specific details their boats, and comply with other expected very few ferries and tour or other recreational business for such as the times when the person health regulations to help prevent the boats to resume services immediately. example” were allowed to open, will be entering or leaving Phuket, spread of COVID-19, Mr Wiwat said. “Today was just the first day, effective June 1. people are not to worry and to just “All seats on the boats must be and very few people were boarding Mr Wiwat explained that all peo- complete the form to the best of their sanitised regularly and passengers boats today. I think that will remain ple entering or leaving Phuket by boat understanding, especially with tour must be seated to occupy every the same for at least the coming are to notify officials of their travel boats that technically exit Phuket second seat,” he said. week,” he said. plans through the Phuket Provincial waters and return on the same day. “All passengers will have their “If the number of passengers Police PhuketSmartCheck-in app, “There will be no legal conse- body temperature checked before wanting to travel on boats grows as explained by Phuket Provincial quences if the times entered are they will be allowed to board a boat, quickly and becomes a problem in Police Maj Gen Rungrote Thakura- not entirely accurate. This is just and they must provide identifica- the near future, we will look at our punyasiri earlier on Monday. for health officials’ records in case tion and travel details to officials options of what we can do about this The app and online platform ver- they need to track down a patient’s before they will be allowed to then,” Mr Wiwat added.

Two dead as truck hits power pole TWO PEOPLE DIED when a crane truck slammed into a roadside power pole while descending Karon Hill towards Chalong late last Saturday afternoon (May 30). The accident, near where Soi Suksan 1 joins Patak Rd as it crosses the hills between The cab of the truck was crushed Chalong Circle and Kata, oc- by the impact. Photo: Karon Police curred at about 4:50pm, said Karon Police Deputy Super- Col Pratuang explained. dead at the hospital, Lt Col intendent Lt Col Pratuang Two other power poles Pratuang said. Pholmana. were also brought down as the Mr Hlaing’s body was Police and rescue workers downed power cables pulled also taken to the morgue at arrived at the scene to find them across the road. Vachira Phuket Hospital, Lt the truck cab crushed by the Myanmar national Hlaing Col Pratuang said. power pole, which itself had Myo Win, 28, who was riding Police are continuing their been broken and brought a motorbike up the hill in the investigation into the accident, down across the four-lane opposite direction on the far he added. divided road. side of the road from where The downed power poles The truck driver, Thana the truck hit the power pole, prevented traffic from passing phon Prachit, 31, from Chai- was struck by one of the felled the accident scene for hours. yaphum, died in the impact. power poles. The road reopened to normal His body was recovered from He suffered serious injuries traffic flow by about 8:30pm, the truck cab and taken to and was rushed to Chalong Lt Col Pratuang said. Vachira Phuket Hospital, Lt Hospital, but was pronounced Eakkapop Thongtub

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The Phuket News all people to get rid of any folded and stored properly, [email protected] standing water in their areas and by keeping unused flower where mosquitoes breed and pots and buckets turned up- fter heavy downpours for people to be careful not to side down. drenched the island dengue fever,” he said. In addition, mosquito bites Alast Friday (May 29), The PPHO last Thursday can be prevented by wearing Phuket Provincial health Office (May 28) re-issued the na- long-sleeved shirts or trousers (PPHO) Chief Thanit Serm- tional warning from the De- and using different types kaew reminded local residents partment of Disease Control of mosquito repellents, the to start taking precautions (DDC) that reported from warning added. against being infected with Jan 1 to May 18 this year The same measures would dengue. there had already been 13,006 also help prevent the spread Dr Thanit explained to The confirmed infections and 10 of Chikungunya and the Zika Phuket News that Phuket’s deaths nationwide from the virus, the warning noted. dengue situation was not se- disease. Any people who believed vere, but urged that is no The Northeast () had they were suffering from cause for people to let their more confirmed infections dengue, Chikungunya or Zika guard down in protecting than anywhere else in the were urged to seek medical themselves from the Aedes country, the report noted. treatment immediately. species of mosquito, which ranked sec- Those infected will devel- carries the disease. ond, followed by the South op a fever with a temperature “This disease returns every and the North. of up to 40ºC within five to rainy season. Right now we “Although the number of eight days after a mosquito have several people in Phuket cases so far this year is less bite. have become ill with dengue Teams of health officials carry out home inspections in Phuket Town to ensure mosquito- than for the same period last The symptoms for all three fever. I can’t remember the breeding sites are eliminated. Photo: Phuket City Municipality year, it is expected that the diseases include high fever; number, but there are not many number of dengue patients headache; muscle aches; red- patients at this time. No one ter than last year,” he added. tion of 402,707 at the time. The seriousness of dengue will increase as Thailand has ness of the face; rashes; bruis- has severe symptoms and there The PPHO last year re- In 2018, Phuket had the infections prompted Dr Thanit now entered the rainy season,” ing or lesions on the body, have been no [recent] deaths in ported that from Jan 1, 2019 to highest infection rate in the last Friday to urge people to the warning noted. arms, legs; poor appetite; and Phuket from dengue,” he said. May 2, 2019 Phuket recorded country. Russian man 32-year- keep their guard up against People were urged to clear even a runny nose. “Compared to the same 144 cases of dengue fever and old Gerasim Grigoriev died the disease. all standing water from around People seeking more in- time last year, the number of no deaths – a morbidity rate at Vachira Phuket Hospital “We cannot be careless their homes, keep their houses formation about the diseases dengue patients this year is of 35.76 per 100,000 based on on April 11 that year after since there will be many more clean, including by simple were urged to call the DDC lower and the situation is bet- the official registered popula- contracting the disease. rainy days from now on. I ask tasks such as keeping clothes hotline 1422.

@thephuketnews 6 ENTERTAINMENT THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020 ‘The Last Dance’ Michael Jordan documentary in class of its own

Michael Jordan in ‘The Last Dance’. Image: IMDB

That is why the latest documentary as much going on behind the scenes who deserved better. The evidence is David Griffiths from Netflix, co-produced by ESPN as there was on the court. The Bulls there, it is just up to the audience to ports documentaries are often Films, has turned out to be such a were competing to achieve their sec- make their own decision. one of the hardest things to welcome breath of fresh air in the gen- ond three-peat in titles while the front What makes The Last Dance such watch for most cinema lovers re. The Last Dance could have easily office of the Bulls was making it pub- a captivating documentary is how due to the fact that they nor- become a one-dimensional film wor- licly known that this would be coach open the interviewees are. Michael mally seem to be very black or shipping the great Michael Jordan. Phil Jackson’s last season at the helm. Jordan goes from a man who is very white. Most sports documen- Instead the film looks at one of the That news caused a media storm as guarded about his personal life to taries have no grey area at most recognisable sports personalities everybody publicly speculated whether someone who openly talks about the all, they have either been put on the planet and the result is one of Jackson leaving the Bulls would see emotions he went through when his together by a hardened sports fan who the most watched sport documentaries the likes of Jordan, Scottie Pippen father was brutally murdered. Many Sdoes nothing but praise the individual of all time. and Dennis Rodman also looking for a interviewees are also surprised as or team at hand or they are the work Flashback to the late 1990s. NBA way out at the end of the season. filmmakers show them what op- of a journalist out for blood or the basketball was the biggest sport in The filmmakers behind The Last ponents and teammates said about next sensationalist story. The result the world – and the team that domi- Dance leave no stone unturned as they them. Seeing Jordan responding ‘live’ is often a documentary that goes for nated it was the Chicago Bulls. In chase every lead to get the true story to things like Reggie Miller talking the jugular, a film more interested in the spotlight was the great Michael behind the Bulls of the 1990s. Their about their epic battles is priceless bringing down an idol than it is to look Jordan, arguably the best basket- cameras were allowed in every inch of television, especially if you are a at the events occurring from all pos- baller of all time. But as the team the Bulls’ headquarters and they even hardened NBA fan. sible angles. went into the 1998 season there was had unrestricted access to the team The Last Dance is the kind of docu- while they were on the road. The ic- mentary series that can be enjoyed by ing on the cake has been the fact that those both those who love sport and those filmmakers have been able to those who know very little about it. sit down and interview the main play- NBA lovers will salivate at the idea of ers in the Bulls’ story 30 years later the getting a behind-the-scenes look – those interviews include the elusive at one of the greatest sporting dynas- Jordan himself. ties of all time while others will find Unlike most sports documentaries themselves tuning in episode after The Last Dance puts all the evidence episode as they become engrossed by out on the table and lets the audience a drama that even the likes of Car- decide who were the heroes and vil- men Electra, Bill Clinton and Barack lains in the story at hand. While the Obama found themselves drawn into. film does look at the genius and skills Dramatic, gripping and heart- of Jordan while also highlighting the breaking, The Last Dance contains all key parts of his life and career that the emotions that most sports docu- got him to the highest heights, it also mentaries forgot all about. explores how his teammates viewed 5/5 Stars him. To hear what the likes of Pippen, Scott Burrell and Steve Kerr thought David Griffiths has been working as of their gifted teammate. It is their a film and music reviewer for over 20 testimonies that help the audience years. That time has seen him work work out their own thoughts on Jor- in radio, television and in print. You dan – was he a great team-player or can follow him at www.facebook.com/ someone who bullied some teammates subcultureentertainmentaus

thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020 DINING 7 Creating a Coffee Culture to promote coffee awareness and to CAFE SOCIETY create an online coffee culture in Thailand. For those interested in backing the Amy Bensema [email protected] Coffee Culture crowdfunding cam- paign, there are a variety of monetary orn out of a love for good coffee donations to choose from. For example, and the idea to support local if you choose to donate B360, you can artisan coffee makers during receive 500 grams of Coffee Culture’s these unprecedented times, signature coffee blend. The blend is Coffee Culture is an innova- available in Medium or Dark Roast, tive online platform that opens and you can choose the beans to ar- the door to local coffee farmers rive whole or grounded. Alternatively, and roasters in Thailand. you can select the Coffee Tasting Kit, We all love good coffee. For those Coffee Culture bridges the gap and brings local coffee lovers a range which provides the chance to taste Bof us who love cafe hopping, this pan- of beans from Thai coffee growers and roasters. Photo: Supplied three different Thai coffee blends. demic has really thrown a roadblock Personally, I think that Coffee Cul- into getting our daily caffeine fix. With marketplace that truly makes a differ- “I want to help local Thai people, ture is a wonderful idea. I love the idea so many small cafes and speciality cof- ence. It’s a marketplace that supports who are doing what they love most. To of coming together over a delicious fee shops still temporarily closed, one local roasters to sell directly to consum- give their coffee product the chance to cup of coffee to support local coffee has to wonder if our local favourite ers. Additionally, a coffee subscription survive by giving them the awareness farmers and roasters in Thailand. To spots will have the financial means to is available. The coffee subscription needed for potential customers to buy learn more about Coffee Culture and bounce back. While we certainly hope will feature different beans with dis- them. Business owners should focus their crowdfunding campaign, visit to see our beloved baristas again, Cof- tinctive flavours. With so many local on developing their business to reach coffeeculture.asia or reach out to Su- fee Culture (https://coffeeculture.asia/) livelihoods put on hold or totally lost the goals and dreams they have,” she san via email at susan@coffeeculture. presents a wonderful alternative in the during this pandemic, Coffee Culture explains. asia Search @coffeeculturethailand to meantime. allows consumers to get to know local The current crowdfunding cam- see more from the crowdfunding cam- The brainchild of Susan Villota, Cof- coffee growers and their story while paign presents a unique opportunity paign, including great coffee pairing fee Culture is an online marketplace sustaining their livelihood and bringing to build a dedicated marketplace for recipes and videos. for coffee lovers in Thailand. It’s a dedi- income to their families. the local coffee farmers and roasters cated site that allows coffee lovers to Originally, the Coffee Culture online in Thailand. It is a wonderful way for Cafe Society is a monthly column buy freshly-roasted coffee directly from marketplace was meant to launch this all of us who love coffee to support which chronicles one girl’s search Thai roasters. Coffee Culture aims to June. However, Susan decided to create small, local businesses while discov- for the perfect cup of coffee. Have a cafe reinvent the way people discover, buy the platform as a crowdfunding cam- ering robust bean varieties from all to recommend? Contact Amy via email and enjoy coffee. paign in order to accelerate the launch. over Thailand. Coffee Culture’s aim at [email protected] or follow With delivery available throughout The purpose being to help the local is true – to help local coffee farmers her caffeinated adventures as Thailand, Coffee Culture is a coffee roasters who are no doubt suffering. and roasters to raise their standards, @phuketstagram on Instagram.

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thephuketnews THEPHUKETNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020 SPORT 11 Wake up call for sports world choose projects more carefully. ALL SPORTS “Sports will always be a major

Pirate Irwin component of marketing and promo- tional strategy for brands because of lobal sport is facing the its emotive efficacy,” he said. “mother of all wake-up “Having said that, I expect the Gcalls” as it emerges from ‘sponsor universe’ not necessarily the coronavirus lockdown, with to shrink, but certainly to become uncertainty over what the landscape more prudent and more exacting for participants and sponsors will as it looks ahead where to spend look like. its money. Former head of Olympic market- “This means sports will have to ing Michael Payne believes that al- work harder, in some cases re-invent though “it will be very painful pulling themselves, to attract sponsorship through it”, sport will nevertheless dollars that in the past were more emerge “healthier and stronger”. of a sure thing.” Apart from a few exceptions – the sideshows of football in Belarus Fans desperate or racing in Hong Kong and Aus- Former Formula One supremo Bernie tralia – sport has been at a standstill Ecclestone, who ran F1 for decades, since mid-March as the coronavirus says the ordinary fan’s wish is rather pandemic swept the globe, so far simpler. claiming more than 378,000 lives. “At the moment what has the fam- Only now is it edging back to action. ily to talk about but coronavirus?” Payne, who was widely credited he told AFP. with transforming the finances of Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone says the “It is hardly very uplifting and the International Olympic Comittee return of sports will boost people’s morale. Photo: AFP something you want to discuss, but through sponsorship, said such an people do discuss how it is affect- unexpected crisis had caught sport Payne says tough leadership – and be possible. Sport will be leaner and Terrence Burns, a former IOC ing them or the best way to avoid woefully unprepared. tough and unpopular decisions – are stronger for it.” marketing executive who since getting it.” “Whether it’s international sports required now. leaving his role has been pivotal While “none of us have a clue” federations, football clubs or F1 “Major changes can and will need Distancing in five successful Olympic bid city about the science of the virus “people teams, many were living way beyond to be driven through that perhaps Should spectators be allowed to campaigns, says imposing restric- do have knowledgeable opinions on their financial means,” he told AFP. would not otherwise have been able attend events, one consequence of tions on spectators would rob major sport, who their favourite competi- “Very few bodies or organisa- to be pushed through if everyone coronavirus is likely to be strict events of “part of their mystique tors are or who will win. tions had funds set aside for a rainy was sitting in their comfort zone. social-distancing measures being and appeal”. “As soon as it returns in that re- day. This has been the mother of all “What might have been previously imposed if the Olympics and Euro Burns is upbeat about the future spect, the better for people’s morale,” wake-up calls.” politically unacceptable could now 2020 take place next year. for sponsors but expects them to Ecclestone concluded. AFP

F1 season gets green light FORMULA ONE

THE TRUNCATED COR- onavirus-hit season will finally get underway with the Austrian Grand Prix on July 5, the Austrian government announced on May 30. The Spielberg circuit has also been given the green light to stage a second race the following weekend. A race double-header “The two Formula One in Austria will start the races on July 5 and 12 at F1 season. Photo: AFP Spielberg will be staged without spectators,” an- “The crucial element will challenges is getting eve- nounced Austrian Health be the close coordination ryone tested and cleared to Minister Rudolf Anschober. between the organisers and enter the racing environ- He said that the two the regional and local health ment,” Brawn explained. races had been approved authorities,” he added. “Once we do that, it’s after F1 organisers “had very attractive to keep eve- presented a complete and ‘Austria fits the bill’ ryone in that environment, professional plan” to combat Its remote location made within that biosphere that the spread of COVID-19. the Red Bull Ring circuit a we want to create, for an- Anschober added a cave- “logical” location to stage other race. at to his statement, insisting the season’s first two races, “Austria fits that bill very the season’s belated restart F1 managing director Ross well. It has a local airport would only go ahead if all Brawn said. right next to the circuit, the health assurances made With a local airport, where people can charter by F1 were fulfilled. the races can be held in an planes into. It’s not too close “In addition to strict hy- isolated environment, es- to a metropolis.” giene measures the plan also sential in the fight against The 2020 F1 season was involves regular testing and the pandemic that has killed, to have featured a record 22 health check-ups for teams at time of press, more than races, now it is set to be one and all the other employees,” 378,000 worldwide. of the shortest campaigns for he said. “One of the logistical over a decade. AFP

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[email protected] The sports world post Sport virus > p11 PROJECT RESTART Government go-ahead against Everton, should second-placed FOOTBALL The UK Government gave the green Manchester City lose to Arsenal. AFP light for live competitive sport to “WE. GO. AGAIN,” tweeted return behind closed doors “in safe Liverpool midfielder Georginio remier League clubs agreed and carefully controlled environ- Wijnaldum. last Thursday (May 28) to ments” from Monday (June 1). “We’ll miss having you with us Prestart the 2019/20 season The Times reported some “high at the stadiums, but we’ll do every- on June 17, provided that all safety risk” matches, such as a home fix- thing we can to make you proud.” requirements are in place to prevent ture for Liverpool at Anfield that the spread of the coronavirus. could see them clinch the title, may FA Cup returns Aston Villa v Sheffield United be moved to neutral venues to stop The Premier League suspended and Manchester City v Arsenal, both fans congregating outside grounds in all fixtures in March after Arsenal rearranged games, will take place on defiance of social-distancing rules. manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea that date, the English top-flight said “That’s what we were all waiting winger Callum Hudson-Odoi tested in a statement. for,” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp positive for COVID-19. After those matches, all 20 clubs Liverpool are on the verge of winning the Premier said. “But now it’s always like this. However, so far, just 12 people would have played 29 matches head- League, which will resume play on June 17. Photo: AFP You were waiting for that, somebody have tested positive for coronavirus ing into the weekend of June 19-21, tells us we could start, that’s good.” after 2,752 tests across the Premier when the rest of the top flight is on the BBC. health and welfare of all participants Klopp’s Liverpool appear certain League. scheduled to be in action. Planned kick-off times would and supporters is our priority. to be crowned champions but issues Provisional dates have also been The last Premier League match also differ from the traditional times. “Sadly, matches will have to take of relegation and European qualifica- set by the English Football Asso- before the shutdown was Leicester “Today we have provisionally place without fans in stadiums, so tion still need to be resolved. ciation to finish the FA Cup, with versus Aston Villa on March 9, with agreed to resume the Premier League we are pleased to have come up with Liverpool are 25 points clear at the August 1 touted as a possible date all English professional football on Wednesday 17 June,” said Premier a positive solution for supporters to top of the table while Bournemouth, for the final. suspended four days later. League chief executive Richard be able to watch all the remaining Aston Villa and Norwich City are Elsewhere, Germany’s Bundes- Premier League shareholders also Masters. 92 matches.” in the relegation places. liga resumed earlier last month, La approved a proposal that would see “But this date cannot be con- England captain Harry Kane, The leaders could clinch the title Liga in Spain will return on June 11, all 92 remaining matches broadcast firmed until we have met all the who plays for Tottenham, tweeted: with victory in their first game back, while Italy’s Serie A will be back live in Britain, including some games safety requirements needed, as the “Football is back soon.” scheduled to be the Merseyside derby on June 20.

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