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DHAKA: New Zealand right-handed batsman Finn Allen has tested positive for COVID-19, 48-hours after his arrival in Dhaka, confirmed the NZ Cricket Board on Tuesday.
Allen, who represented the Birmingham Phoenix in England’s new Hundred competition, is fully vaccinated and passed all his pre-departure tests in England before testing positive 48 hours after his arrival in Dhaka.
The batsman was experiencing moderate coronavirus symptoms. “He has been quarantined at the team’s hotel and immediate advice is that he is experiencing moderate symptoms,” New Zealand Cricket said in a statement.
“Allen is receiving treatment from the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s chief medical officer, has been in contact with NZC’s chief medical officer, and will be monitored during his stay in quarantine by BLACKCAPS doctor Pat McHugh,” the statement added.
Allen will be monitored by the Black Caps doctor, Pat McHugh during his stay in quarantine. In addition to that, the batsman is in contact with the NCZ chief medical officer as well.
Black Caps Manager Mike Sandle, who is also present in Dhaka, said that he is in constant contact with Allen and is confident that the Bangladesh authorities are providing the Wellington Firebirds right-hander with the best of care and treatment.