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SA Cricketer Tests Positive For Covid-19 Ahead Of England Series

By IANS News November 19, 2020 • 10:44 AM View: 1171

A South Africa cricketer has tested positive for novel coronavirus ahead of the upcoming limited-overs series against England.

According to Cricket South Africa, the player, whose identity has not been revealed, and two other "close contacts based on the risk assessment undertaken by the medical team" have all been placed in isolation in Cape Town. All three, however, are asymptomatic and will be monitored closely by CSA's medical team closely, a CSA release stated.

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