Ħamrun Spartans have announced that they have suspended their training
sessions as a precautionary measure after the referee who took charge of Friday’s
friendly against Żejtun Corinthians tested positive for COVID-19.
The Reds faced Premier League newcomers Żejtun Corinthians in a friendly
match at the Tedesco Stadium behind closed doors, with the latter coming out on
top 2-0.
Both clubs issued statements saying that they have decided to stop all training sessions until all players and members of the technical staff undergo COVID-19 tests.
“We would like to inform
our supporters that one of the match officials during our last friendly match
on Friday proved positive to Covid-19 test,” the Spartans said in
a statement.
“As a precautionary
measure, all training sessions have been suspended till Wednesday, whilst all
dressing rooms have been fumigated. Furthermore, all players and technical
staff are being submitted for tests in the coming hours.
“It is to be noted, that
after almost 72 hours from the game none of our players and members of the
technical staff reported any symptoms.
“It must be said that the Club is following all internal and MFA Covid-19 protocols and following the advice of the Health Authorities.”