IPL 2020 'On' Amid Coronavirus Scare, Says Sourav Ganguly
Published - 06 Mar 2020, 01:11 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:04 AM
The novel coronavirus has hit India with many across the country tested positive. Amid the scare, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, has said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 will go on with precautionary measures at place.
The lucrative tournament is slated to get underway from March 29, and with many cricketers across the globe participating in the tournament, safety becomes a primary concern for the parent body of the tournament — BCCI.
BCCI will take all precautions, says Sourav Ganguly
In Italy, the Series A will be played behind closed doors as a precautionary measure. At the IPL 2020, where fans in huge number will be a part of the matches, the safety of a large number of people will be at stake.
“It’s on…and BCCI will take all protection (against coronavirus),” Ganguly told ESPNcricinfo when asked how the board was dealing with the outbreak that is threatening to bring; daily life to a standstill.
At least 30 tested positive for Coronavirus in India: Report
”As of 5 March, a total of 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported as following: in Jaipur 17 cases, Delhi and NCR three cases, Agra six cases, Telangana one case and Kerala three cases,” according to WHO.
Hospital isolation of the cases, tracing and home quarantine of the contacts are ongoing in these localities.
According a the report on who.int, ”the Government of India has demonstrated strong commitment for preparedness and response to COVID-19, which is being led by the Prime Minister’s office and coordinated by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW). There is focus on point of entry screening, testing, confirmation, isolation and management of cases. The central government is working closely with the states on all aspects including contact tracing through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme.
”The WHO Country Office for India has been working alongside MoHFW, state authorities and key institutions on critical components such as surveillance, contract tracing, laboratory testing, infection prevention control, risk communications and training.”
