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Cyclist Fernando Gaviria tests positive for Covid-19 for the second time

He was already infected in March on the Tour of the Emirates

The organization of the Giro d'Italia has announced this Tuesday two new positive cases for Covid-19 after analyzing the samples of the tests carried out this Monday during the rest day to all those involved in the race.

Is Fernando Gaviria, UAE Team Emirates and a member of the AG2R staff as reported by Marca newspaper

All other riders and staff tested negative, although they will undergo further tests on Tuesday to try and finish the race this Sunday in Milan.

Gaviria was immediately isolated after the test result and you feel fine and are completely asymptomatic

This is the second time that the Colombian has tested positive for the virus after becoming infected in March at the Tour of the Emirates.

Is fourth corridor of the Giro that is separated due to the pandemic, before they fell Simon yates, Steven Kruijswijk y Michael Matthews.

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