French team rugby players develop lungs lesions from Covid-19

Elijah Odetokun

French rugby team Stade Francais have cancelled a pre-season game after players who contracted Covid-19 have developed lesions on their lungs, according to L’Equipe.

“In light of the mandatory medical examinations for all players who have been diagnosed positive with the RT-PCR test for Covid-19, it appears that some of them are carriers of lung lesions due to the virus, Daily Times gathered.

“These lesions require a period of complete rest estimated for the moment at a minimum of one week and which will be added to the fortnight already observed.

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Other reviews are currently underway.” the club’s official statement read.

The club have about 25 positive results and have cancelled their friendly match against RC Toulon scheduled for August 27 before the start of the new season on September 5.