Israel Start-Up Nation have withdrawn Itamar Einhorn from the Vuelta a Burgos after the rider was in contact with Omer Goldstein, who tested positive for coronavirus on Monday.
Goldstein was asymptomatic and will look to resume cycling next week, with Einhorn the only team member removed as a precautionary measure while they await test results.
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“Although the additional test results have not been returned yet, the team doctors have decided to remove Einhorn from the team squad in Burgos as a precautionary measure and continue to monitor the situation,” Israel Start-Up Nation said in a statement.
“Team ISN operates under the full supervision of its team doctors, following strict internal protocols, the UCI guidelines and UCI protocols and will take every precautionary measure to make sure the health of its members as well as the public is safeguarded.”
“Team ISN have incorporated strict guidelines and protocols for the current pandemic and respects the guidelines of local authorities and the UCI for returning to racing.
“We consider it our professional and personal duty to protect the health of all around us.
“The riders’ and staff’s health situation is monitored continuously by the team and includes a series of COVID-19 tests conducted in recent weeks before the return to competition. Most returned negative so far.”
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