2 cornermen in Friday's ONE Championship event test positive for COVID-19

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SINGAPORE: Two cornermen slated to be part of mixed martial arts promotion firm ONE Championship's live sporting event on Friday (Oct 30) tested ...

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Responding on Thursday to CNA's queries sent on Wednesday, ONE Championship and Singapore Tourism Board confirmed that the two cornermen tested positive as part of screening protocols for the event.The joint statement did not name the affected individuals or who they are cornermen for.

"Recovered cases may continue to shed non-viable, non-infectious viral fragments for weeks or even months after infection, which may lead to positive polymerase chain reaction test results." During a bout, a cornerman provides assistance for an MMA fighter. Their duties typically include applying ice to reduce swelling and making sure the fighter is sufficiently hydrated.

On Saturday, the director of Sports at Singapore Tourism Board Ong Ling Lee said that foreign athletes and production crew who are taking part in the event have to undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests"at various junctures", including before departure, upon arrival in Singapore, as well as before and after fights.

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