The Pilgrims have not played in National League North since their 1-1 draw at Curzon Ashton on March 7 and have seen their last five fixtures postponed.

Elliott said: "I hope that everyone is as well as they can be in what is an extremely challenging time in our lives. The impact across the world is very much unprecedented and the need to stay safe and follow government advice is paramount.

"At the current time, I feel extremely proud of our club and of how efficiently and effectively we were able to act and ensure the safety of all stakeholders and I would like to extend my personal thanks to our chairman for making this happen.

"Obviously the current situation has meant that our league campaign has been suspended and that the players have had to train individually for nearly two weeks now. A decision regarding social distancing and training was made very early on in the process in that we felt that this was the safest decision for our players, which was then backed up by government advice.

"I am in regular contact with the playing squad and as I am sure you can imagine, they are desperate to finish our season as soon as it is safe to do so. The playing squad have been keeping on top of their fitness with individual fitness plans that have been professionally put together by Hayden Clifton and, at this stage, I am absolutely confident that each player will follow the advice given and keep on top of their health, fitness and diet in this very challenging environment.

"I am also in regular contact with the rest of my management team and chief scout. Already, we have had regular dialogue and time to reflect and fine tune ideas from this season. It goes without saying that we are also taking time to look to the future and how we can continue to improve, although this is very much tentative as we await clarity on how this season will be concluded.

"On a personal level, I would like to see the season finished and with the hard work and flexibility of all clubs, players and league officials I believe that this can be achieved. I feel for the integrity of the competition with so many points still to play for and I feel that we must explore every option to ensure this can happen. However, I am also conscious that this decision is out of the hands of managers and players and as such, we eagerly await this decision.

"While football is a huge part of all our lives and all of us are awaiting a return to the normality of the highs and lows of matchday, I am sure that you, like myself, fully agree that the health and safety of everyone is of paramount importance at this time.

"Please stay safe, look after those around you and let’s be grateful to our amazing key workers, volunteers and NHS staff."