2 media persons test positive for COVID-19

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Two members of the media, covering the second Ashes Test, have tested positive for COVID-19, creating panic among the visiting British journalists on the fourth day, here on Sunday.

According to abc.net.au, "Two members of the media covering the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval have tested positive for COVID-19. The Stadium Management Authority said a crew member returned a positive result."

Later on Sunday, there was a confirmed second positive case in the media pack. "We have been made aware of a second member of the visiting media who has returned positive. This individual was working in the media centre. He has not attended the ground today and neither have his close contacts," Stadium management authority stated.

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