The number of coronavirus cases has been rapidly increasing across the world. To make things worse, the coronavirus outbreak has claimed the lives of 4,000 people and has infected more than 1,26,000 people worldwide.
World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday, announced that the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak as a ‘pandemic’. The announcement takes place just months after the virus infection spread from China’s mainland Wuhan.
The COVID-19 has sabotaged the international calendar of several sporting events globally and in fact, it has even put the upcoming Tokyo Olympics 2020 under huge doubt.
A person who attended ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final has been tested positive for Coronavirus
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), on Thursday, mentioned that at least one person who attended the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup finals between Australia women and India women on March 8, Sunday has been tested positive for the fast-spreading virus.
The intriguing final broke the women’s cricket attendance record with a staggering 86,174 attention — to the MCG to witness the defending champions and hosts claim the title.
In a tweet confirmed by MCG, “The MCC, as ground managers of the MCG, is aware that a person who attended the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final at the MCG on Sunday March 8 has now been diagnosed with COVID-19.”
“The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has advised of the patron’s diagnosis and has classified it as a low-risk of spreading COVID-19 to surrounding members of the public and staff. The patron sat on Level 2 of the Northern Stand at the MCG in section N42,” the official statement released by MCG read.
Affected area to be sanitised at the MCG:
Meanwhile, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that those who sat in N42 at the Sunday’s showpiece event need not panic as they should continue to follow their regular routine with an increased focus on hygiene measures.
“The DHHS recommends that those who were seated in N42 at Sunday’s event should continue to go about their normal routine, with an increased focus on hygiene measures, and should any flu-like symptoms emerge to consult with a medical professional.
The MCC is working closely with the Government and the DHHS and the advice is to operate business as usual, including hosting major events, however, are prepared should that change at any stage. The MCC is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for those visiting the MCG and as a precautionary measure have undertaken intensive cleaning of the affected section,” it maintained.
The MCG which is currently keeping a tab on the situation is working closely with the Government and the Department of Health and Human Services to maintain a safe and healthy environment for those visiting the MCG.