The Pakistan cricket squad has been allowed to leave managed isolation to begin its preparation for Twenty20 and test series against New Zealand. (More Cricket News)
All members of the squad tested negative on the 12th day of their 14-day stay in isolation and will be allowed to travel to the South Island resort of Queenstown, where they can now train as a group.
The team's exemption to train in smaller groups after the third day in isolation was revoked by New Zealand health authorities when players breached protocols by mingling in corridors and sharing food.
Six members of the 53-strong squad tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival and two more subsequently returned positive tests and were moved to the quarantine wing of their hotel.
New Zealand's Ministry of Health reported 52 members of the Pakistan squad will be released from the quarantine facilities in Christchurch on Tuesday.
바카라One case will remain in the Christchurch quarantine facility until fully recovered,바카라 the ministry said in a statement.
바카라One person repeatedly tested negative and is being released from the Auckland quarantine facility today, where they had been transferred on arrival as a precaution.바카라
That person is reported to have shown symptoms of COVID after arriving in New Zealand from Dubai but has since tested negative.
바카라After extensive testing and completion of their time in managed isolation in Christchurch, the ... medical officer of health is satisfied these people pose a very low risk to the community,바카라 the ministry said.
Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq earlier was quoted as saying his Pakistan players had suffered 바카라mentally and physically바카라 during their time in isolation.
바카라Top professional athletes require a certain environment to prepare so that they can perform at the minimum expected levels every time they represent their countries,바카라 Misbah said in a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
He said Pakistan players and officials 바카라respect and understand바카라 the health and safety regulations implemented in New Zealand to protect the community against COVID-19.
New Zealand is currently leading a two-test series against West Indies, and will host Pakistan in three T20s on Dec. 18, 20 and 22 before a two-test series starting Dec. 26.
New Zealand's borders have been closed to all but returning New Zealand citizens and residents, though exemptions have been allowed in the case of the touring West Indies and Pakistan teams. New Zealand has had only 25 deaths from COVID-19 and currently has no community cases.
바카라There is no denying the fact that the implementation of certain regulations has affected our athletes, both mentally and physically prior to an international series,바카라 Misbah said.
바카라I want to compliment my players and the management team for their patience, sacrifices and the hardships they have endured to ensure they not only lead the safe resumption of international cricket during the COVID-19 pandemic but also try to give their best every time they step on the field.바카라