Modderfontein Bowling Club urged players and spectators who attended the recent Ekurhuleni Bowls Inter-District B Tournament hosted by Ekurhuleni Bowls to take precautions after Bowls Gauteng North informed the club that a spectator had tested positive for Covid-19.
The tournament was held from March 9 to 13.
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“We had to close the bowling club this morning after receiving a message from the president of Gauteng North that one of the spectators tested positive,” said Carol Gaynham from the Modderfontein club.
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Alana Warrender from Ekurhuleni Bowls said that the spectator’s husband and his teammates had negative test results for Covid-19.
Gaynham urged those who attended the tournament to take precaution.
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“If you were at the tournament at either Modderfontein, Edenvale, Delville Germiston or Alberton clubs we urge you to take precaution.
“We are all well at the moment, but are self-isolating as a precautionary measure,” said Gaynham.
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