Iten athletes' hotel loses Corona race as virus pounds sports worldA signboard with a notice of temporary closure of Kerio View Resort in Elgeyo Marakwet. The closure is a mitigating measure against the spread of corona virus. However, a red banner partially covers the signpost directing potential customers at the corner of the road leading to the resort. Kerio View hosted at least 30 athletes, including foreigners, daily before travel restrictions by various governments around the world to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Apart from the elite runners, hundreds of social runners also visit the country and train with Kenyan world champions as sports tourists.

Source: Standard Digital April 07, 2020 09:00 UTC