translated from Spanish: Five Players from Los Pumas tested positive for coronavirus

The Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) confirmed five other positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the campus that restarted training at Casa Pumas 12 days ago, the property located in the town of Engineer Maschwitz.After the exams, Santiago Carreras, Santiago Chocobares, José Luis González, Federico Wegrzyn and Tomás Lezana obtained a positive diagnosis, so “they will remain isolated for the next 14 days , with follow-up from specialists and medical area support,” the UAR reported through an official statement. They’re all asymptomatic.

These new cases are in addition to that of Javier Ortega Desio, who tested positive for a test carried out 72 hours ago, although this player had not participated in the trainings that began on August 13 because he had symptoms compatible with the disease. Members of the men’s rugby team undergo temperature and symptom checks every day, as indicated by the approved protocol for the return of practices. On Wednesday, all team staff will be screened, while on Thursday, under hygiene standards and strict protocols, Los Pumas will resume training

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