Chris Froome facing coronavirus test after UAE Tour is cancelled
27 February 2020 10:14
Two Italian participants in race contracted Covid-19Froome and other riders confined to rooms in Abu DhabiChris Froome and Mark Cavendish are among riders who will be tested for the coronavirus after the UAE Tour was cancelled on Thursday when two participants contracted Covid-19.The final two stages of the race were due to take place on Friday and Saturday but the race was abandoned when the Italian duo were taken ill. All riders and staff were confined to their rooms at the Crowne Royal Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island, with concerns that the potential outbreak could now extend to the UCI world track championships in Berlin after some riders who took part in the early stage of the UAE Tour already in Germany. Related: Coronavirus live updates: Dow Jones suffers biggest-ever points fall Related: Italy will host Euro 2020 opener as planned despite coronavirus, says Uefa Continue readingread full article
