COVID-19 transmission risk very low in elite sports events, says UK doctor

[ASFN Admin]

Chris Orton, a research fellow at London's Chelsea and Westminster hospital, said there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 transmission in the United Kingdom during a training session or live match. Orton's comments come on the same day Ireland midfielder Alan Browne tested positive for the novel coronavirus, less than 24 hours after playing against England in Thursday's friendly at Wembley Stadium. Earlier this week, Croatia captain Domagoj Vida was taken off at halftime during a match against Turkey after the team received the news that he had returned a positive COVID-19 result.

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