Players and officials from the Newcastle Jets are undergoing tests and self-isolating following a COVID positive result involving most recent opponents Sydney FC.
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In the A-League Men's competition, Newcastle had a 2-all draw with the Sky Blues in Sydney on Saturday.
The Jets are scheduled to host a double header, men's and women's matches, against Wellington at McDonald Jones Stadium this Friday. Sydney FC are poised to play Macarthur in an FFA Cup tie on Wednesday.
Newcastle released a statement on Tuesday afternoon addressing the issue.
"The Newcastle Jets have been made aware of a positive COVID case that emerged from our recent Isuzu UTE A-League Men's match with Sydney FC in Kogarah," the club said.
"This case involved a player from Sydney FC men's football department, who was fully vaccinated, tested positive to regular rapid antigen test and PCR test on Monday 6 December.
"The Newcastle Jets players and coaching staff are in the process of undergoing PCR testing and self-isolation and are adhering to the directions of the APL.
"All A-Leagues players undergo daily screening processes which include daily rapid antigen tests, along with PCR tests.
"No player, coaches, or operational staff members from the club have presented any symptoms.
"Our A-League Women's team are also not impacted.
"We will update our stakeholders and supporters as we learn more."
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