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England: No spectators allowed at St Leger Festival from Thursday

The spike in COVID-19 infections has caused panic in the sporting world. [AP Photo/Charlie Riedel]

Fans will not be allowed to attend St Leger meeting at Doncaster from Thursday, following instruction from local health authorities, organisers said on Wednesday.

Tough new lockdown restrictions on social gatherings across England are to be announced on as Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to control a spike in COVID-19 infections.

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