Eleven positive cases of Covid-19 in Montpellier Handball, two matches threatened

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After the MHSC, the handball club of Montpellier (Hérault) was hit by an avalanche of cases of coronavirus.

The MHB indicated that "PCR screening tests carried out on Wednesday at the René-Bougnol sports hall revealed eleven positive cases" for Covid-19 within the team.

Nine professional players, a player from the training center and a member of the staff are thus positive for the coronavirus.

"The positive cases were isolated for a period of seven days," says the club.

A new test will be carried out next week.

"" The toll is heavy, but the symptoms are for the moment weak, if not nonexistent, however, notes Julien Deljarry, the president of the club, on Twitter.

The toll is heavy but the symptoms are for the moment weak or nonexistent.

We can't wait to find Bougnol and all the @mhbofficiel lovers 🔵⚪️💪🏼 #Montpellier #Handball # Covid_19 @LNHofficiel @LidlStarligue @ehfel_official https://t.co/edSCRO8xZe

- Julien Deljarry (@JulienDeljarry) October 21, 2020

Two threatened matches

Two meetings are threatened: Montpellier Handball has thus requested from the National League and the European Handball Federation the postponement of MHB / Saint-Raphaël, which counts for the 6th day of the Star League, scheduled for Saturday (5 p.m.) and de Magdbebourg / MHB, 2nd day of the European League, scheduled for October 27.

For now, the postponement of these matches has not been confirmed.

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