Juan Ayuso became the latest rider in the Vuelta a España peloton to fall victim to a positive COVID-19 test on Friday morning, but the Spaniard is set to continue in the race.
Rather than become the 24th rider to abandon the Vuelta following a positive test, Ayuso, who lies fifth overall, will continue in the race due to a low viral load.
“As per our internal protocols, Juan Ayuso was tested for Covid-19 and returned a positive result this morning,” said UAE Team Emirates doctor Adrian Rotunno.
“He is asymptomatic and analysing his PCR found he had a very low risk of infectivity, similar to cases such as we saw at this year’s Tour de France. We have made the decision in consultation with medical representatives from the race organisation and the UCI. We are aware of Juan’s clinical picture and are closely monitoring his situation.”
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