Three Flamengo players test positive for coronavirus

RIO DE JANEIRO: Three Flamengo players have tested positive for the coronavirus, casting fresh doubt over plans to restart football in Brazil.

In a statement released late on Wednesday, Flamengo said the club tested 293 people from April 30 to May 3, of whom 38 tested positive. All are asymptomatic and two showed the existence of antibodies, the Rio de Janeiro outfit said, reports Xinhua news agency.

The names of the infected players were not disclosed. Others to test positive included six of Flamengo's support staff, two workers from companies contracted by the club and 25 family members of players and employees.

The reigning Brazilian Serie A and Copa Libertadores champions said those who tested positive would be ordered to remain in quarantine until further tests showed they no longer have the virus. IANS

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