Australian Open in Melbourne due to start on Monday, February 8; “at this phase competition still anticipated to go on”, states Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews; Thursday’s warm-up matches cancelled
Last Upgraded: 03/02/21 3:43 pm
The Australian Open is set to start on Monday, February 8
In Between 500 and 600 gamers, authorities and personnel at the Australian Open will enter into self-isolation after a favorable coronavirus case was recognized at one of the occasion’s quarantine hotels.
Thursday’s matches at the Australian Open warm-up occasion at Melbourne Park have actually been cancelled as an outcome.
Health Authorities have actually encouraged us that a Hotel Quarantine employee has actually checked favorable for COVID-19.
Those related to the AO who quarantined at the hotel now require to be checked and separate till they get an unfavorable test outcome.
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 3, 2021
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews verified on Wednesday that a 26-year-old guy, who had actually been working as a resident assistance officer for the Australian Open, has actually checked favorable for the infection.
As much as 600 individuals related to the competition have actually been recognized as casual contacts of the guy and will now require to self-isolate till they get an unfavorable test.
A declaration from Australian Open organisers on Wednesday stated: “Health Authorities have actually encouraged us that a Hotel Quarantine employee has actually checked favorable for COVID-19.
” Those related to the AO [Australian Open] who quarantined at the hotel now require to be checked and separate till they get an unfavorable test outcome.
” We will deal with everybody included to help with screening as rapidly as possible.
” There will be no matches at Melbourne Park on Thursday 4 February 2021. An upgrade on the schedule for Friday will be revealed later on today.”
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Andrews is confident the season’s very first Grand Slam will be untouched, with the preliminary set up to begin on Monday.
” At this phase there is no effect to the competition appropriate,” he stated.
” I should state, that is very important to us however the problems we are most concentrated on are much wider which has to do with public health and public security which is why we have actually actually caught this really rapidly.”
As much as 30,000 fans a day are anticipated to participate in the Australian Open
This year’s Australian Open was pressed back by 3 weeks in order to enable gamers to finish a 14-day quarantine duration on arrival in Australia.
Eight positive coronavirus cases have been identified from those tested, consisting of Spain’s Paula Badosa and the coach of 2019 United States Open champ Bianca Andreescu, Sylvain Bruneau.
As much as 30,000 fans a day, around 50 percent of the normal participation, will be able to attend the tournament when it gets underway on Monday.
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