Muscat, Oman, Feb 27: Italian platers, Lorenzo Gagli and Edoardo Molinari who withdrew from the Oman Open on medical grounds on Wednesday were re-instated in the field following the tests on them turning negative for Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Gagli exhibited flu-like symptoms and was assessed by the tournament’s on-site medical team. In consultation with the Omani Ministry of Health and in-line with current World Health Organisation guidelines, he was subsequently tested for Coronavirus (Covid-19) and immediately entered self-isolation as a precaution.
Gagli had been sharing a hotel room with Edoardo Molinari, who showed no signs of illness, but as a further precaution he also entered self-isolation in a separate room.
On Thursday morning, the Omani Ministry of Health reported that Gagli’s test results were negative.
Due to these exceptional circumstances, both Lorenzo and Edoardo were then reinstated into the Oman Open as an addition to the field, meaning the field size became 146. They teed off together at 13.30pm local time.
Keith Pelley, Chief Executive of the European Tour said: “This is a difficult global situation, one during which we will continue to follow all guidance given to us on preventive measures, and all decisions will continue to be made in the interests of overall public health.
“We will also continue to work closely with our own health experts and local authorities to ensure we have the latest medical and travel advice for all our tournaments, because the well-being of our players, staff and spectators remains the European Tour’s absolute priority.”
