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<p>Sports and physical activity are incredibly important for our physical and mental
health, and are a vital weapon against coronavirus.</p><p>On Monday 4 January the
Prime Minister announced a national lockdown and instructed people to stay at home
to control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives. The National Restrictions are
designed to get the R rate under control through limiting social contact and reducing
transmissions. Therefore indoor and outdoor sports facilities must close.</p><p>Government
decisions on reducing the current restrictions will be based on scientific evidence.
We are continuing discussions with representatives from the sport and physical activity
sector about the steps required to reopen indoor and outdoor sports facilities as
soon as it is safe to do so and will update the public when possible.</p><p> </p>
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