Seven members of the England Men’s ODI contingent have tested positive for COVID-19, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday. The other members of the contingent have been termed close contacts. Those who tested positive include three players and four management team members. “Following PCR tests administered yesterday (Monday)  in Bristol, The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) can confirm that seven members –  three players and four management team members- of the England Men’s ODI party have tested positive for COVID-19,” ECB said in a release.

The ECB can confirm that seven members of the England Men’s ODI party have tested positive for COVID-19.

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“In collaboration with Public Health England, Public Health Wales and Bristol Local Health Authority, those impacted will now observe a period of self-isolation from July 4 following the UK Government’s protocol on quarantine.

“The remaining members of the party have been deemed close contacts and will also isolate.”

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