Last Tuesday, a corona bomb exploded in the Giro: we had already lost Simon Yates with corona, but the 1st day of rest resulted in 8 positive cases. Besides Kruijswijk and Matthews also 4 staff members from Mitchelton-Scott, 1 from Ineos and 1 from AG2R. That last team now also has 1 case.
UAE Team Emirates confirmed that it is Fernando Gaviria. For the Colombian sprinter it is the 2nd time that he contracted the corona virus. In March he also tested positive in the Tour of the Emirates. The 26-year-old driver shows no symptoms and feels good. “All other riders and staff members tested negative,” the press release said.
On Sunday and Monday, 492 tests were taken, now the infections were limited to 2.
The 2 people involved were quarantined by their team doctor in accordance with the agreed protocols. The doctor also checks the contacts.
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