Mark Cavendish tested for Coronavirus

Fri, 28 Feb 2020

Manxman Mark Cavendish is among cyclists being tested for Coronavirus.

Its after two people on the UAE Tour were confirmed to have COVID-19.

Organisers said "two Italian participants" had tested positive and that the race was being scrapped because safety was "top of all priorities".

All riders and staff were confined to their rooms at the Crowne Royal Plaza hotel in Abu Dhabi.

The final two stages of the Middle East event were due to take place on Friday and Saturday.

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