DATE : 29TH JULY 2020
TO : ALL MEDIA HOUSE
SUBJECT : NAPSA STARS FOOTBALL CLUB RECORDS 19 POSITIVE
COVID-19 CASES AMONG PLAYERS AND OFFICIALS
Napsa Stars Football Club wishes to inform its supporters and the football fraternity that on Monday 20th July 2020, NAPSA Stars Football Club undertook COVID-19 tests in line with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) directive to all clubs to undertake the said tests before resuming the league.
The results of the tests came out yesterday and a total of 19 players and officials (15 players and 4 officials) tested positive to COVID-19. All the positive players and officials have since gone into self-isolation in line with Ministry of Health guidelines. The club is in touch with the Ministry of Health to ensure that these are closely monitored to avoid the further spread of the virus. The rest of team has continued with preparations for the upcoming fixtures.
“The health and safety of our players and officials is of utmost importance to us. Therefore, we will continue to conduct our football activities under very strict health guidelines that are recommended by health authorities and the Football Association of Zambia. I would like to make an appeal to our players, the fans and the general football fraternity to adhere to all health measures, including wearing of face masks, social distancing and hand sanitizing, among others,” said Dr Greg Chola Nsofu, Napsa Stars Board Chairman.
Napsa Stars FC further commits to fulfilling its fixtures despite the current circumstances that have compelled the team to make some important adjustments.
For and on behalf of;
NAPSA STARS FOOTBALL CLUB.
Gwen Chipasula, Media Officer – 096 2279549