Remco Evenepoel Forced to Withdraw from Giro d’Italia Due to COVID-19

DSunday evening, Remco Evenepoel gave up because of a positive Covid test. Contacted by VTM, Patrick Lefevere gave news of the world champion: “I spoke with him via WhatsApp, he told me he felt better but he still has a sore throat and tested positive for Covid again. . Keeping Remco in the race was not an option because we don’t know what damage the corona can cause on your body”.

He did not want to add a layer on the organization of the Giro: “It’s always easy to give lessons after the fact. Making the wearing of a mask compulsory would undoubtedly have been more prudent, but this is not the time to talk about it.