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SINGAPORE: The M2 World Championship of the esports tournament will proceed as scheduled on January 18, although three participants from Brazil tested positive for COVID-19, event organizer MOONTON said on Friday (January 15).
One participant was confirmed as an imported COVID-19 case in the Health Ministry update on Wednesday, while the other two infections were reported Thursday.
All three tested positive after a swab at the end of their 14-day stay-at-home notice, MOONTON said in response to CNA inquiries.
“Each had had a PCR test for COVID-19 and tested negative before departing for Singapore,” MOONTON said in its statement.
His close contacts have been identified and are currently serving their quarantine in a dedicated facility, he added.
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“As part of the protocols for foreign athletes and crew members participating in this event, all foreign participants must be evaluated before leaving their country,” said the organizer, adding that they were also placed on a 14-day stay. . – door to door notice and tested towards the end of your notice period.
Those with a negative test result can participate in the event that will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel, MOONTON said.
“Public health and safety remain our top priority. These cases were detected through the detection protocols and strict measures that were put in place to safeguard the health of our local community, as well as the participants of the event,” added MOONTON.
There are 12 teams represented in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang game-centric tournament, including two teams from Singapore.
In addition to Brazil, foreign teams come from Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Russia.
There are five main players on each team. “Most will come with a coach and a coach and support staff, as well as substitute players,” MOONTON said.
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