Positive coronavirus case went to AFL match at Marvel Stadium

A positive Covid-19 case went to an AFL match, Victorian health authorities have confirmed.

The positive case attended the Essendon versus North Melbourne game at Marvel Stadium on May 23.

“Individuals sitting on level 1 between aisles 5 and 28, or level 3 in between aisles 6 and 29, must get tested and stay isolated until they have received a negative result,” Victoria’s Health Department warned on Wednesday.

A positive case attended the Essendon/North Melbourne game at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, 23 May.

Individuals sitting on Level 1 between Aisles 5 and 28 or Level 3 in between Aisles 6 and 29 must get tested and stay isolated until they have received a negative result. [1/3] pic.twitter.com/h310WoVtEC

“The department is working with the AFL and Marvel Stadium to contact spectators to provide this advice.”

People who are considered close contacts will be directly provided more specific advice.

Other spectators at the stadium are advised to check for symptoms and be tested if any develop.

It comes just one day after the MCG was listed as a Covid hotspot after an infectious person attended the Collingwood versus Port Adelaide clash.

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