Cricketers and staff in Aussie/West Indies ODI get the all clear with COVID test
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All individuals who were tested for COVID-19 following the postponement of the second CG Insurance ODI match between the West Indies and Australia on Thursday (July 22), have returned negative tests, potentially paving the way for the resumption of the series in the coming days.
On Thursday, the second CG Insurance ODI between West Indies and Australia was suspended after the toss due to a positive COVID-19 test result from a non-playing member of the West Indies squad and following discussions between the local health officials and the Cricket West Indie (CWI) and Cricket Australia (CA) medical teams before the start of play.
ALL PERSONNEL TESTED AT HOTEL AND ISOLATED IN ROOMS
However, according to CWI, all 152 persons tested for COVID-19 on Thursday evening returned negative results.
All members of the West Indies and Australia teams and coaching staff, as well as match officials, event staff and TV production crew, were tested back at the hotel with everyone being in room isolation since.
Following confirmation from the Ministry of Health officials in Barbados that all the results are negative, CWI will now hold meetings with CA, the Barbados Cricket Association, and Government of Barbados officials to agree when the CG Insurance ODI Series at Kensington Oval can resume.
CWI said it has been working closely with local ministries of health to operate strict bio-secure bubbles successfully during the past year, and will continue to prioritise the health, safety and wellbeing for all concerned.
The third ODI had been scheduled to take place on Saturday (July 24).
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