The decision to ban outdoor group exercise events such as Parkrun in Wales is unjustified, the UK health secretary says
Parkrun events take place every Saturday morning at 2,000 locations in 23 countries around the world on a 3.1 mile course.in the different UK nations, that stated: "The evidence remains clear that the infection risks presented by outdoor events like ours are exceptionally low and the public health benefits of remaining open are incredibly high.
"It is our intention therefore that wherever Parkrun events are legally permitted to operate they should do so."Parkrun events bring together people of all ages and abilities to exercise The blog post then listed the situation in each of the four nations - with no restrictions in England or Northern Ireland.
In Scotland, coronavirus rules mean there are limits of 500 people at social gatherings- but with Parkrun events attracting less than this number, each is still scheduled to go ahead.However, because children are exempt, junior parkrun for youngsters aged four to 14 will continue to take place.: "Parkrun has helped so many people improve their health across the UK. I can't see how restricting outdoor exercise in this way is justified or proportionate.
Parkrun has helped so many people improve their health across the UK. I can’t see how restricting outdoor exercise in this way is justified or proportionate.
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