Two members of Bangladesh women’s team tested positive for Covid.© Twitter
two members of Bangladesh women’s team Tested positive for COVID-19 after returning home from Zimbabwe, forcing the national cricket body to extend the period of isolation. The Bangladesh team participated in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 Qualifier and is in quarantine after returning home. With a new COVID-19 variant that originated in South Africa shook the world, the Bangladesh government had imposed new travel rules on people returning from the African country. “The team members, who were sharing the same room, had returned negative results in two tests conducted in Dhaka on December 1 and 3. However, the third PCR test report on December 6 showed both to be Covid-19 positive. BCB was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.
“As such, the mandatory isolation of the team, which was due to end today (Monday, December 6, 2021), has been extended as per the BCB’s COVID-19 management protocol. The team members will undergo further testing and evaluation. . During extended isolation,” the BCB said.
The women players had completed their mandatory five-day quarantine on Monday and were supposed to leave the team hotel, but will have to stay for a few more days.
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