Another coronavirus outbreak erupted at the Ashes Test after Covid-19 was detected in two of its media staff.
The two men were believed to have worked for different broadcast organizations at Adelaide Oval, with the other one being from the UK.
After the positive diagnosis, the BBC media box and Australia’s ABC commentary were both empty. The former’s Test Match Special program was forced off-air due to these positives.
Before the fourth day, news of the positive first test emerged. The person responsible is understood to have interviewed England batsman Dawid Malan Saturday.
At the Ashes Second Test in Adelaide, 2 media personnel tested positive for Covid Sunday
Interview with Dawid Malan, England (above), was done by one of these individuals. He wasn’t considered close to the interviewee.
Malan could not be considered close to Malan because the interview took places outside.
Adelaide Oval issued the following statement.
“SA Health” is aware, and has begun to track and notify these people’s contacts.
Jonathan Agnew’s BBC Test Match special was canceled after the UK broadcaster removed his commentary.
According to our pre-planning, this is a deep cleaning of all relevant areas. We also facilitate alternative facilities as necessary for the officials involved.
Further into the day, it was confirmed that a second positive result had been reported by an employee of the ground. The two cases required additional testing for other members of media.
After being deemed to be in close contact with the coronavirus, Australia’s Captain Pat Cummins was removed from the match.