COVID scare in Indian team, four support staff sent into isolation, Ravi Shastri tests positive
London: Indian Cricket Team’s head Ravi Shastri on Sunday tested positive in the COVID-19 lateral flow test following which three other support staff of the team were sent into isolation.
The decision by the BCCI was taken after Shastri returned positive in a lateral flow test. The three other members who were sent in isolation are bowling Coach Bharat Arun, fielding coach R Sridhar, and physiotherapist Nitin Patel.
“The BCCI Medical Team has isolated Mr. Ravi Shastri, Head Coach, Mr B. Arun, Bowling Coach, Mr R. Sridhar, Fielding Coach and Mr Nitin Patel, Physiotherapist as a precautionary measure after Mr Shastri’s lateral flow test returned positive last evening,” BCCI said in a release.
“They shall remain in the team hotel and not travel with Team India until confirmation from the medical team,” the release added.
“The remaining members of the Team India contingent underwent two Lateral Flow Tests – one last night and another this morning. The members upon returning negative Covid reports were allowed to proceed for Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Test at The Oval,” BCCI said.
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UAE issues fresh emergency alert, says situation currently safe
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors across the United Arab Emirates received a fresh emergency alert on their mobile phones stating that the situation in the country is currently safe.
The message, issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), thanked people for their cooperation and reassured them that conditions were stable.
“Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and take the necessary precautions, and to follow official instructions. (MOI),” the alert read.
The notification was sent in both Arabic and English through the country’s emergency alert system.
The advisory comes after earlier alerts warning of potential missile threats amid rising regional tensions. Authorities have urged the public to stay cautious and follow official guidance.
