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China News Service Client Beijing, June 17-According to Reuters, Slovakia’s head coach Tarković confirmed on Thursday that the team’s defender Denis Vavro and another staff member played against Sweden in the European Cup. The new crown test was positive before the game.
This is the first publicly confirmed positive event at this European Cup.
According to the report, Tarkovic revealed that after a routine test on Wednesday, two positive cases were detected, a member of the coaching staff and a player, and then he confirmed that the player was Vavro.
In the first game, Slovakia defeated Poland 2-1, and Vavro did not participate in that game.
Screenshot of Reuters report
Tarkovic said that the two currently feel okay and have no symptoms.
On the one hand, the team is continuing to prepare for the game with the Swedish team, on the other hand, it is cooperating with UEFA and local health authorities.
The match between Slovakia and Sweden will be held in St. Petersburg on the evening of the 18th Beijing time.
Tarkovic said that they are assessing the current situation and will announce more information later.
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