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Copa America: 12 Venezuelans test positive for COVID

Md. Shakil Sarder

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Twelve members of Venezuela’s Copa America football delegation have tested positive for COVID-19, health officials in host country Brazil said on Saturday, a day before the tournament’s opening match.

In a statement, the Health Secretariat in Brasilia said the 12 Venezuelans who tested positive include players and members of the backroom staff.

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) made the diagnosis on Friday night, shortly after the Venezuelan team arrived in Brazil.

The Venezuelan football team is due to take on reigning champions Brazil on Sunday at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia.

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