The overwhelming silence of a Copa América without an audience 0:43
(Reuters) -
Brazil's Health Ministry reported on Monday that 31 players or members of delegations participating in the Copa América tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, on the first day of the South American soccer tournament.
Another 10 cases were confirmed among employees of the hotels where the players and their delegations stay in Brasilia, Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga told reporters.
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Protest against the Copa América in Brasilia, capital of Brazil.
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The confirmation of more cases of infections comes as the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) defends itself against accusations that the tournament, which was awarded to Brazil less than two weeks in advance, is totally improvised.
Brazil was chosen after Colombia lost its headquarters amid a wave of protests and Argentina, the other original co-host, discarded itself over a spike in COVID-19 cases.
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