BERKELEY, CA – With the continued regard for the safety and well-being of 1/ST RACING employees, those working on the backstretch and the community at large, and in following the best guidance from local health authorities, Golden Gate Fields’ leadership has decided to continue its temporary suspension of live racing until the scheduled opening day of the winter meet on December 26.
Since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Golden Gate Fields has implemented stringent health and safety measures including, strict social distancing, masking policies and regular COVID-19 testing with isolation requirements for any positive cases or identified close contacts.
On November 13, Golden Gate Fields announced a one-week temporary closure to address a COVID-19 outbreak that was then extended until December 4. Since then, all track facilities have undergone thorough cleaning and track-wide COVID-19 testing has been administered to all 1/ST RACING employees and to all those who work on the backstretch. The track will continue testing until all tests are returned negative and will continue to collaborate and share all testing data with the Berkeley Public Health Division (BPHD).
All positive cases are overseen by the BPHD or the neighbouring public health departments, as appropriate, through their respective case managers. Positive cases are required to isolate as per local health protocols and are not able to return to Golden Gate Fields until health clearance has been provided by the BPHD or the corresponding public health department.
The 1,300 horses stabled onsite will continue to receive the daily care and exercise they require.
For more information please visit www.goldengatefields.com or @GGFRacing.
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