Three Cork GAA clubs pause all activity as 'precautionary measure'
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The GAA is expected to update its return to play protocols this weekend
Three GAA clubs in Cork have temporarily suspended group activity to comply with contact tracing protocols.
On Friday Ballinascarthy and St Oliver Plunkett's imposed the restrictions after Ardigeen Rangers revealed a number of members reported that they may have been in contact with someone who later tested positive for Covid-19.
In a post on Facebook, Ardigeen Rangers said the move was a "precautionary measure" and would be reviewed on Saturday, while Ballinascarthy will wait until early next week.
The GAA's return to play protocols indicate that in the event of a suspected Covid-19 case, all activity must be paused until public health officials can conduct the necessary close contact assessment and testing.
In response the GAA is expected to release more return to play guidance this weekend, including detailed protocols on how to respond should a club member test positive for coronavirus.
Clubs have returned to training in preparation for the condensed season, with games allowed to begin around the county from Friday 17 July, however the Cork championships will begin a week later.
"We in Ardigeen Rangers GAA feel it sensible and prudent to temporarily suspend both underage and adult group activities," said the west Cork club.
"We understand that anyone identified by Public Health authorities as a close contact will be tested for Covid-19."