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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
After ban over COVID-19, some foreigners to be able to run in Tel Aviv Marathon
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleAfter earlier barring foreign nationals from taking part in the Tel Aviv Marathon this week — at the government’s request — over coronavirus fears, the Tel Aviv Municipality says is has obtained an approval to let foreigners who are already in the country participate.
Following a request by the municipality, the Health Ministry director general “has approved the participation of international runners who are already in the country, diplomats, and other foreign residents in the Tel Aviv Samsung Marathon this Friday, February 28,” the statement says.
“Marathon officials will contact the hundreds of relevant registrants,” it adds.
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