‘No special aid’, Andy Murray denied any special treatment for his positive Coronavirus test ahead of Australian Open 2021
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Tennis world’s wait to see Andy Murray play again is set to go on for some more time now. The British star recently tested positive for the Coronavirus, which all but dashed his hopes of him play at the Australian Open 2021. Murray was granted the wildcard to play at the tournament, giving him direct entry to the main draw. Fans were eagerly waiting for Murray’s return considering his prolonged battle with injuries.
Now that he has tested positive for the Coronavirus, the chances of that return has vanished. Australian authorities have now made it clear that Murray will not get any special concessions at the tournament, due to his positive test.
He will be refused: Australian Health Minister
Australian Health Minister Martin Foley issued a statement regarding Andy Murray and his chances of playing at the Australian Open 2021. Foley said, “In regards to Mr. Murray, we’ve been clear from the start that anyone who tests positive is not able to be part of the program coming into Melbourne and Australia.”
Foley than explained what incoming players and support team need to do in order to play at the Open. “Mr. Murray, and the other 1240 people as part of the program, need to demonstrate that if they’re coming to Melbourne they have returned a negative test,” Foley explained.
Foley than goes on to say, “So should Mr. Murray arrive, and I have no indication that he will, he will be subject to those same rigorous arrangements as everyone else. Should he test positive prior to his attempts to come to Australia, he will be refused.”
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