Friday, March 29, 2024

Melbourne Stars Statement on players and support staff testing positive for COVID-19

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The Melbourne Stars can confirm 7 players and 8 support staff have returned a positive test for COVID-19.

All Melbourne Stars players and staff undertook PCR testing yesterday, after confirmation of a positive case within the support staff.

All players and staff members who tested positive are currently isolating for 7 days, as per government guidelines.

As a precaution, all players who tested negative yesterday, will undertake PCR tests again tomorrow.

The Stars are currently working with Cricket Australia in relation to their immediate fixture and will provide an update as soon as possible.

General Manager Blair Crouch said:
“First and foremost, we wish everyone affected by this outbreak a quick and speedy recovery.

“The health and safety of our players and staff will continue to be our priority, especially with the challenges the new Omicron variant presents.

“We are providing all the support we can to players, staff and their families. I’d like to thank the medical teams at both Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia for their ongoing guidance and support.”

Blair Crouch, General Manager, Melbourne Stars on the COVID outbreak affecting 7 Melbourne Stars players and 8 staff members

Photo Credit: LinkedIn profile photo of Blair Crouch

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