Greyhound Racing Continue Despite NSW Lockdown

Greyhounds racing to the finish line in Melbourne, Australia, on Feb. 18, 2015. Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images

Despite most of NSW being effectively in lockdown, greyhound racing is forging ahead as scheduled.

To limit the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safest possible environment, Greyhound Racing NSW announced on March 23 that 70 percent of racing venues across the state will be shut down.