Baseball Victoria continues to closely monitor the evolving COVID situation. Earlier today, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews flagged the possibility of further restrictions over the weekend. While no official changes have been confirmed, this evening information quoted from an unattributed Victorian Government spokesperson has been heavily relayed in the media requesting that community sport in regional Victoria be postponed for this weekend.
There is no official confirmation or announcement on additional restrictions impacting community sport in regional Victoria, however, it is highly likely that this announcement will be made tomorrow.
We anticipate further details on the potential postponement of regional community sport to be addressed by the Victorian Government tomorrow as part of their familiar press conferences.
The official Sport and Recreation Victoria contacts available to Baseball Victoria, are not in a position to confirm the request to cease regional community sport or timing on what measures will be put in place.
Several sports have made the decision to cease activity in anticipation of the announcement, however, we will continue to await the official Victorian Government confirmation and will update all baseball members as soon as we are able to.
Although we anticipate that regional community sport will cease, we are not yet clear on exactly when or how this will be executed and will delay any official cancellation of activity until we receive these details from the Victorian Government.
We encourage all winter associations, clubs, and members to stay tuned for further updates, as we acknowledge the current ability to participate in community sport may change tomorrow.
For our entire Victorian baseball community across the state, we hope everyone stays safe as we continue to navigate this challenging COVID landscape. Further updates will be communicated as soon as possible.
It remains very important that Victorians monitor for symptoms, get tested, and get vaccinated when eligible.
To stop the spread, everyone should check this list of exposure sites and follow these instructions:
- Anyone who has visited a Tier 1 exposure site during the times listed must immediately isolate, get a coronavirus (COVID-19) test, and quarantine for 14 days from the date of exposure.
- Anyone who has visited a Tier 2 exposure site during times listed should urgently get a test and isolate until they receive a negative result.
- Anyone who has visited a Tier 3 exposure site during times listed should monitor for symptoms - If symptoms develop, immediately get tested and isolate until you receive a negative result.
If you have been to an exposure site, are a close contact of a confirmed case, or exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19 – such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, chills or sweats, or change in sense of smell or taste – get a test immediately. Find out where to get tested HERE.
Victoria has expanded vaccine access at state-run clinics for 18-39-year-olds. Getting vaccinated helps protect you from getting sick with COVID-19. The vaccines being used in Australia are safe, free, and very effective at preventing serious illness and loss of life from COVID-19.
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While Victoria works to get more people vaccinated, you can stay safe by washing your hands regularly, wearing a face mask, coughing and sneezing into your elbow, and keeping at least 1.5 metres from others. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild, you must get tested and stay home.
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We encourage our members to stay connected and prioritise their mental health. Please view mental health resources on our website HERE, including information from Beyond Blue, Headspace, Kids Helpline, Lifeline and R U OK?
To view more COVID-19 resources from the Victorian Government, click HERE.