Official Site: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

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[theonlywayisup]

Hibernian Football Club would like to advise supporters about important measures that are being put in place to support everyone’s efforts to minimise the spread of coronavirus.We recognise our role in this effort - as a business and a club at the centre of our community - and our priority is the health and safety of everyone.We are in regular discussion with both the SPFL and Scottish FA who are, in turn, liaising closely with the Scottish Government.We are taking advice from them, as well as following guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation and NHS.The First Minister’s update from today advised that all gatherings of more than 500 should be cancelled from Monday of next week.This escalation is not unexpected given the evolving situation worldwide.The advice has been to do all that we can to ensure the health and wellbeing of our first-team squad in order to fulfil our fixtures.We are preparing for our home game against St Johnstone on Saturday 14 March to go ahead as planned.The Ticket Centre and Clubstore remain open for business during the usual hours.However, we will monitor developments and communicate any changes via the club website and on our social media channels, should they be necessary.You will be aware that some measures are already in place, for example, around cancelling the traditional pre and post-match handshakes between players.With regret, we also feel it necessary at this stage to withdraw our players from public appearances and, where possible, restrict their contact with supporters and the general public.To help the club protect its players and staff, we ask that you do not approach the players for autographs, handshakes, selfies or anything similar during this time.We understand that our club plays an important role in our community, but feel these measures are necessary and thank you for your understanding.Access to players’ areas during matchdays at Easter Road will also be closely controlled, with only essential staff being permitted into the tunnel, manager’s office, changing rooms, medical areas and visiting team rooms.We will work with our colleagues in the media to try and facilitate as much access as is practical during these restrictions and thank them for their understanding and cooperation.We have undergone a programme of enhanced deep cleaning at the Hibernian Training Centre in East Lothian, as the club seeks to mitigate any risk of the virus affecting players and staff and spreading locally.Access to HTC is already restricted to essential personnel and visitors by appointment.At this time, we will monitor the situation locally and adapt our access controls as necessary.We understand that this may have an impact on our Hibernian Community Foundation, members of the media and other partners and thank everyone for their cooperation.While Easter Road remains open as usual, some non-essential events have been cancelled or postponed, particularly those that involve vulnerable or at-risk groups.We look forward to welcoming them back to Easter Road as soon as possible, and when it is sensible to do so.

[matty_f]

Sensible approach.

[Billy Whizz]

Can’t ask for anything more than that, from Hibs

[GloryGlory]

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Good initial statement from the club. It will change as the weeks and months go by.

My first question -will we stop using mascots being led out hand-in-hand with the players? A small step, but...

[Iggy Pope]

It’s all getting a bit 4-minute warning for me!!!

[Hibbyradge]

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It’s all getting a bit 4-minute warning for me!!!

There's a reason for that, Mr Pope.

[jacomo]

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Can’t ask for anything more than that, from Hibs

I’d have preferred a good edit and a bit less text, to be honest.

[Iggy Pope]

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There's a reason for that, Mr Pope.

Nuclear war?

[jacomo]

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Nuclear war?

Put a blanket over your head, hide under a table and listen to the wireless for further instruction.

[banchoryhibs]

I believe that the west side of our beautiful city has much more fear of impending Armageddon than the east..

[bod]

no mention of hot water in the toilets to wash your hands though

[Billy Whizz]

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I’d have preferred a good edit and a bit less text, to be honest.

Probably just covering themselves

[Borderhibbie76]

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no mention of hot water in the toilets to wash your hands though

Yup was just thinking the same thing

[Chorley Hibee]

Not blaming Hibs, but withdrawing players from appearances etc, but then asking them to turn up and play on Saturday is farcical in my opinion.

Scottish Government response to curtail gatherings from Monday instead of immediately is nonsensical.

[Sir David Gray]

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Not blaming Hibs, but withdrawing players from appearances etc, but then asking them to turn up and play on Saturday is farcical in my opinion.

Scottish Government response to curtail gatherings from Monday instead of immediately is nonsensical.

Agreed. Especially when it will be hugs all round when a goal's scored.

[The 90+2]

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Not blaming Hibs, but withdrawing players from appearances etc, but then asking them to turn up and play on Saturday is farcical in my opinion.

Scottish Government response to curtail gatherings from Monday instead of immediately is nonsensical.

They are obviously that concerned of the spread over the weekend or there’s nothing they can do. It’s into next week and contain.

[Scouse Hibee]

Pretty much what I would have expected from Hibs, I will still be going on Saturday and won’t be altering my routine at the ground at all.

[Keith_M]

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no mention of hot water in the toilets to wash your hands though

I can't see them being able to rebuild the water supply system by Saturday but you never know.


TBH, if anybody wants to avoid infection, they'd be well advised to stay clear of the toilets in the East Stand.

[penihibs]

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I can't see them being able to rebuild the water supply system by Saturday but you never know.


TBH, if anybody wants to avoid infection, they'd be well advised to stay clear of the toilets in the East Stand.

No self respecting virus would go in there..

[Andy74]

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no mention of hot water in the toilets to wash your hands though

Hot water makes no odds anyway.

[The 90+2]

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Hot water makes no odds anyway.

It doesn’t in general terms of not being clarty as anything.

[bigwheel]

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Hot water makes no odds anyway.

Not quite true...whilst it isn’t hot enough to kill bacteria, hot water is more effective at removing oils and film that retain bacteria on your hands

[Scouse Hibee]

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Not quite true...whilst it isn’t hot enough to kill bacteria, hot water is more effective at removing oils and film that retain bacteria on your hands

Yes always google if not sure 😉

[Hi Heid Yin]

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I believe that the west side of our beautiful city has much more fear of impending Armageddon than the east..

[Renfrew_Hibby]

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Agreed. Especially when it will be hugs all round when a goal's scored.

Aye but the bigot bros have a big jolly up planned for Sunday

[Beefster]

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Hot water makes no odds anyway.

Folk are far more likely to wash their hands properly if the water is even tepid. Unfortunately, the water in the East is a couple of degrees above absolute zero.

[J-C]

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Hot water makes no odds anyway.

Didn't realise you were an expert, the other expert on tv said washing with warm water and soap for 20 secs was enough to kill the germs.

[Bostonhibby]

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Put a blanket over your head, hide under a table and listen to the wireless for further instruction.

I'm in the shed, walls lined 3ft thick with toilet roll and Pasta and I'm lying in a bathtub full of hand sanitizer.

I'm not coming out for anyone until Mrs doctor Budge issues a statement to the faithful.

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[Andy74]

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Didn't realise you were an expert, the other expert on tv said washing with warm water and soap for 20 secs was enough to kill the germs.

I’m not, but my wife is a health specialist who advises the government on infectious diseases.

There’s been a number of studies in this. For both bacteria and viruses you’d have to be using boiling water to have much impact.

For the one or two pishes you do at the football, cold water will do just fine.