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Another member of Reggae Boyz delegation tests positive for Covid-19
Written by Leighton Levy. Posted in Jamaica Football. | 16 November 2020 | 995 Views
Tags: Football, Friendlies, Saudi Arabia, Reggae Boyz

The Covid-19 virus continues to sweep through the Reggae Boyz camp in Saudi Arabia as the the Jamaica Football Federation is reporting that a member of the administrative staff has tested positive for the virus.

The unnamed individual is currently asymptomatic and has been isolated, the JFF said in a brief statement today.

As per protocols set by the host, persons testing positive are isolated for 10 days after which another test is done. If a negative result emerges, persons can travel home.

Last week Thursday, the JFF said two members of the delegation – a player and a member of the technical staff – had tested positive for the virus while two other members were under observation. This latest positive is a new case that has affected the camp.

A player tested positive while the delegation was on its way to Saudi Arabia and was isolated in London and did not make the trip to the Middle East.

The Reggae Boyz are in Riyad to play two friendlies against Saudi Arabia’s national team. The Reggae Boyz lost their first of those encounters 3-0 on Saturday. The second friendly is set for Tuesday, November 17.