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Tipperary hurlers told to restrict movements after returning from Spain training camp

Tipperary county board has said that all of the senior hurling panel will restrict their movements for two weeks after returning from Spain.

The All-Ireland champions departed for a five-day training camp to Costa Blanca on Monday though with the COVID-19 crisis having escalated rapidly in the interim and Spain one of the worst hit countries in Europe, the travelling party was briefed by HSE representatives on their return on Friday.

Spain currently has 5,232 cases of the virus and the department of foreign affairs have advised against all non-essential travel to the country.

In a statement, the county confirmed that Liam Sheedy's side will comply with the guidelines.

The statement read: "The Tipperary Senior Hurling team were on a warm weather training camp in south-eastern Spain from Monday 9 March to Friday 13 March.

Tipperary manger Liam Sheedy (©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo)

"The travelling party stayed in private accommodation where there were no other residents and remained in this private location for the duration of their stay.

"They followed HSE and WHO advice in relation to protection against COVID-19 at all times while travelling and while on the training camp.

"On their return on Friday night, they were advised by representatives of the HSE at Shannon Airport that they should restrict their movements for the next two weeks which includes not going to work and reducing social interactions.

"All members of the travelling party are complying fully with these requirements."

In line with Government measures to restrict the spread of coronavirus, the GAA announced a shutdown of all activity on Thursday until March 29 meaning that, at the very least, the Allianz Leagues won’t be completed on schedule.

Tipperary were eliminated from the competition as a result of last Sunday’s defeat to Galway and, as things stand, are not due to resume action until the Munster Championship opener against Waterford on May 10.

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