Due to the new guidelines of the Ministry of Health, many events were canceled around the country • Among the cancellations: the traditional Adelaide in Holon and the Jerusalem Marathon

• First canceled since 1992. Traditional Adelaide in Holon // Photo: Gideon Markovich

Ministry of Health guidelines to protect against the outbreak of the Corona virus began Wednesday (Wednesday) when sports events around the country were canceled, and many municipalities announced the cancellation of Purim events, including the traditional Adelaide in Holon.

The Holon Municipality announced the cancellation of the traditional and festive event, for the first time since 1992, and defined the decision as sad at the moment. In a statement sent by Mayor Moti Sasson on Wednesday afternoon, he wrote: "This is a sad moment for me, but out of concern for the health of the city's residents, and in response to the announcement by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health, we are forced to announce Holon's Adelaide rejection, which was to mark the 80th birthday. To Holon. "

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"It is clear to me that the decision may cause disappointment to the many children, from Holon and beyond, who are waiting and expecting the Purim event. And yet, the health of these children is more important. We are committed to obeying the decision-makers' guidelines in the country, taking into account the general interest in combating the Corona virus. "Over 5,000 meetings of the Ministry of Health will unfortunately not allow Adelaide to be held next week. These are a shocking day for all of us, in all respects - and I wish and wish for a moment when things return to normal and once we are happy we will also set an alternative date for the state's Adelaide."

The municipality of Rishon Lezion also announced that the city race that was due in two weeks was postponed at this time to an unknown date. Notice of Purim events was not yet received. Rehovot may also choose to cancel or postpone the Purim events held in the city every year and attract thousands of residents. The municipalities of Ramat Gan and Tel Aviv also announced the cancellation of planned events.

The municipality of Ramat Hasharon reported: Following the Ministry of Health's instructions, the Mayor of Ramat Hasharon held a situation evaluation, in which it was decided to cancel the main Purim event planned for Tuesday. The municipality is looking into holding local events around the city.

The Jerusalem Marathon has been canceled, canceled or held games without an audience

In the sports sector, it was decided at this stage to cancel the Jerusalem Marathon, and the national football game between Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Beer Sheva was postponed. In addition, the match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Raanana teams during the quarterfinals of the National Cup, scheduled for today at 19:30, will take place as scheduled under the audience limit.

Apparently, the basketball game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Andulo Zero in the Euroleague will also be held without a crowd, as will Hapoel Tel Aviv against Greek Prishtri in the eighth FIFA Champions League final. Both clubs make it clear that they will follow the authorities' instructions.

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