612 people examined after two cycling technicians test positive for coronavirus during UAE Tour
450 given all clear
162 results expected soon
Two who tested positive were team technicians not cyclists
21 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in UAE, five have recovered
181 students involved in UAE Tour are being kept at home for two weeks as a precaution
Nurseries off for two weeks from Sunday March 1
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has followed strict precautionary measures to examine UAE Cycling Tour participants after two Italians, who were technical members of the cycling teams, tested positive for coronavirus, Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammad Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, told a media briefing held at the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

“A total 612 people who were in contact with the two Italian patients were examined, laboratory results for 450 showed they are free from the virus, while results for the remaining 162 people are expected soon,” Al Owais said.

He added the two patients were among the technical crew, who do not mix with the participants in the event, "but we decided to examine all the participants who were quarantined to ensure the safety of everyone."

The two new cases, detected using the UAE’s early screening system, bring the country’s total to 21.

SOURCE : GULFNEWS