England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) took the decision on Monday morning after it was confirmed that a member of the squad playing Derbyshire had tested positive for the dreaded virus.
Derbyshire’s @CountyChamp match against Essex in Derby has been abandoned after a positive Covid test… https://t.co/fYlz081ldj
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The unnamed player has begun to self-isolate and other members of the Derbyshire squad have been identified as close contacts.
“Due to the isolation protocol and the impact on Derbyshire’s available playing squad, the umpires have abandoned the match,” the ECB said in a statement.
The ECB said it has worked closely with Public Health England and both Derbyshire and Essex County Cricket Club The health and safety of players, staff and officials is the first priority.
“The confirmation of the awarding of points from the match will be announced in due course,” the ECB said.
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