"We all need to run away from the risk of conducting the coronavirus. I advice Kenyans to feel inspired and exercise at home. Stay at home and reduce movement. The outbreak will be managed," said Obiri.

World 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot said the break created by the coronavirus will see athletes come back strong to register faster times compared to last season.

"I feel that many athletes may have taken a break from training but they are training individually, however the virus will not slow down the athletes because they will come back stronger," said Cheruiyot.

Concerning countries worst hit by coronavirus, Kipchoge asked those affected to observe self-discipline and to follow safety measures provided by their governments.

"I would like to ask those who are in the countries hit by the pandemic to follow safety measures from their various governments and at the same time they should observe self-discipline to contain the deadly virus," he said.

Kenya's Olympic body NOC-K Secretary-General Francis Mutuku said they have launched a national campaign to sensitize the public against the coronavirus. The health campaign is spearheaded by local sports stars.

"They are role models and good agents of change and can lead the execution of government directives as they stand for Kenya's unity," said Mutuku.

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