Photo Credit: Melbourne Stars
The Melbourne Stars can confirm 7 players and 8 support staff have returned a positive test for COVID-19.
All Melbourne Stars players and staff undertook PCR testing yesterday, after confirmation of a positive case within the support staff.
All players and staff members who tested positive are currently isolating for 7 days, as per government guidelines.
As a precaution, all players who tested negative yesterday, will undertake PCR tests again tomorrow.
The Stars are currently working with Cricket Australia in relation to their immediate fixture and will provide an update as soon as possible.
General Manager Blair Crouch said:
“First and foremost, we wish everyone affected by this outbreak a quick and speedy recovery.
“The health and safety of our players and staff will continue to be our priority, especially with the challenges the new Omicron variant presents.
“We are providing all the support we can to players, staff and their families. I’d like to thank the medical teams at both Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia for their ongoing guidance and support.”
Photo Credit: LinkedIn profile photo of Blair Crouch
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Melbourne Stars are a Twenty20 cricket franchise based in Melbourne, Victoria, competing in Australia’s Big Bash League. The team wears a green uniform and plays its home matches at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
