Notice of Positive COVID-19 Case at Perthshire Rugby 8th October 2021

Notice of Positive COVID-19 Case at Perthshire Rugby 8th October 2021

Earlier today the Club was informed of a positive lateral flow test result for COVID-19 amongst the Senior squad who trained this week. As the changing rooms were used it is possible that team members were exposed indoors where transmission risk is higher than outside during the training session.

The PCR result is not expected until Saturday morning at the earliest which is too late to wait and make a decision on fixtures. Upon liaison with the Senior Section coaches, Club Committee and SRU it was decided to postpone both Senior fixtures this weekend: the 1XV away to Hillhead Jordanhill and the 2XV at home to Grangemouth 2XV. This was not a decision made lightly but we must do what is sensible and practical.

Should the PCR report back a positive result then we shall assist NHS Test & Protect with any contact tracing or other enquiries they may have.

As is standard procedure the Club’s polices and risk assessment will be reviewed to see if there is a way of reducing the chance of a repeat in the future. I am thankful to all members of Perthshire Rugby and the wider community for their support and understanding. COVID-19 is not yet away and precautions must be taken, even if it means a frustrating postponement of matches when we had started to build a bit of momentum in the squad.

No other sections of the Club are affected so Mini, Midi and Women’s rugby at Perthshire continue as planned.

Ewan MacKessack-Leitch
Club Captain and COVID-19 Safety Co-ordinator
Perthshire Rugby