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Eight members of the Pakistan touring occasion to New Zealand have examined optimistic for COVID-19.© ICC/Twitter
In a significant blow to the Pakistan cricket workforce, the New Zealand Health Ministry on Friday refused to offer permission to the touring workforce to go away their resort to coach in teams whereas finishing their time in managed isolation in Christchurch. “Following careful consideration, the Director-General of Health has today confirmed that he will not be granting the exemption which would allow the Pakistan men’s cricket team to leave their hotel to train in groups while completing their time in managed isolation in Christchurch,” the New Zealand Health Ministry stated in a press release.
Dr Ashley Bloomfield stated he has ”very fastidiously” thought of the scenario and have considerations in regards to the danger of cross-infection throughout the squad.
“I have very carefully considered this situation. At this time, I continue to have ongoing concerns about the risk of cross-infection within the squad,” Bloomfield stated in a press release.
“There have been a number of active cases identified among the team. Public health considerations will continue to be foremost in our response to COVID-19, whether this involves individuals or teams. We appreciate the challenges that this decision will have for the touring team,” he added.
On Wednesday, the New Zealand Health Ministry had confirmed that another member of the Pakistan cricket squad examined optimistic for coronavirus which had taken the whole instances within the touring workforce to eight.
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The New Zealand Health Ministry, in one other launch, on Friday stated that “laboratories are processing the Pakistan team’s day 9 swabs, which were taken yesterday. Full results are pending.”
Pakistan are slated to play three T20Is on December 18, 20, and 22, and the ICC World Test Championship fixtures might be held in Mount Maunganui and Christchurch on December 26-30 and January 3-7, respectively.
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