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Incumbent B.C. Premier David Eby鈥檚 NDP appears poised to win the province鈥檚 nail-biting 2024 election 鈥 and could potentially retain the party鈥檚 majority, by the narrowest of margins.
Tour de France riders who test positive for COVID-19 won't be automatically expelled from the race, cycling's governing body said Wednesday.
The International Cycling Union said the health risks linked to the coronavirus 鈥渁re currently extremely low in the peloton" because of the immunity induced by a very high rate of vaccination, or previous infections riders and staff members might have contracted.
Health passes, vaccination certificates or negative COVID-19 tests prior to participation in competitions are no longer required this season. If a rider or a team member tests positive for the virus, the decision to exclude, or isolate them, will be taken collectively by the team's doctor, the Tour de France coronavirus coordinator and the UCI medical director "on the basis of the clinical elements available and the results of the COVID-19 test."
Earlier this season, Giro d鈥橧talia leader and race favorite Remco Evenepoel withdrew after testing positive for the coronavirus. Other riders also abandoned after returning positive tests, including Domenico Pozzovivo and Rigoberto Ur谩n.
The cycling federation said coronavirus cases reported in France are very low, adding that the preventive measures implemented by Tour organizers limiting access and requiring masks in specific zones are adequate.
鈥淭he rules introduced over the last three years in the interests of everyone鈥檚 health and safety should continue to apply,鈥 the UCI said. 鈥淭hese include maintaining sufficient physical distance, frequently disinfecting hands and regularly airing enclosed spaces.鈥
Incumbent B.C. Premier David Eby鈥檚 NDP appears poised to win the province鈥檚 nail-biting 2024 election 鈥 and could potentially retain the party鈥檚 majority, by the narrowest of margins.
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