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Adam Miller

Hibs urge fans to stay home and save lives during lockdown

Hibs have urged their supporters to stay home during the lockdown.

In an address to the nation on Monday night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said “From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction -  you must stay at home.

“Because the critical thing we must do is stop the disease spreading between households."

Clubs up and down the country have been helping to spread the message, and today Hibs tweeted: "We're all in this together. STAY AT HOME. SAVE LIVES."

Speaking earlier this month, Easter Road Chief Exec Leeann Dempster told Hibs TV: "The most important thing is the health and welfare of the nation.

"Football is important but it's not that important. People in the UK are dying at the moment.

"We need to treat this seriously but I also think that football has a role to play. We're a big anchor in society. I keep saying that.

"Football clubs, across the country, can mobilise when needed, whether it's to help with communications to a wider group or for use of the stadium.

"Football's a real anchor within Scottish and British life. As and when required we'll be able to play our role."

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