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With a headache and a mild fever, Kalla isolated herself at her home in Sundsvall on Monday and tested positive.
– I have regular contact with the doctor of the national team “Pliggen” Andersson, who is very supportive and I follow the protocols that the association and the team established, says Kalla.
The 33-year-old ski star is now missing the national team’s camp in Bruksvallarna, which started on Wednesday.
National team doctor Per “Pliggen” Andersson is concerned about the further spread of the infection.
– We have had many discussions on how to handle the new situation where the spread of the infection increases from week to week, “Pliggen” tells DN.
The “duty” is called an increase from the coronavirus by dramatic and the ski association is now working on solutions to reduce the risk of skiers becoming infected.
– It is above all the proximity and the number of participants that is an important factor, you should have the least number of contacts possible, he says.
Ahead of the World Cup premiere in Ruka, Finland in late November, there are strong plans to reduce the team to 20 skiers in order to reduce the number of skiers, as well as leaders and walls.
– We also look at how we should handle certain sponsorship assignments and how we should handle the media, we should avoid external contacts as much as possible.
The pilots of the national team are coming also to train in smaller groups than before.
– When pilots train and compete in Bruksvallarna, it is inevitable that there will be contacts with many who have not been in our bubble. Fortunately, skiing is an outdoor sport, and staying outdoors involves very low risk.
Riders who previously shared double rooms will now have single rooms.
– It is in indoor environments where it is important to limit the contact areas, says “Pliggen”.
