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Massive first tests, then Kitz racing decision
It’s important to proceed carefully, Platter said. However, there is currently no evidence that the cluster at Jochberg is growing, as all PCR tests performed in the community so far have been negative. “We want to guarantee a high level of security,” emphasized the governor. That is why everyone in the entire Kitzbühel district can now take the test voluntarily. If there are no anomalies, the races can be held in Kitzbühel the following weekend, Platter says. In Kitzbühel there were currently 10 infected people, in Jochberg there were a total of 24 active infected people (including 17 cases of the British mutation).
“Of course we would have loved to carry out these additional slaloms, which were also hosted by the FIS, in Kitzbühel, one of the most recognized ski resorts in the world, but the highest priority is always the health of everyone involved and, of course, the safe execution of events, “said Peter, President of ÖSV. Schröcksnadel. “According to our current information, there is no increased risk in the region,” said the Tyrolean of the situation in Kitzbühel.
The coronavirus had already caused the cancellation of the Lauberhorn races at Wengen, Kitzbühel originally replaced the Swiss and was going to hold five races over two weekends for the first time in Hahnenkamm history. As announced by the FIS, all teams are required not to arrive at Flachau before Friday.
