Brazilian Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga told reporters Monday that 41 people associated with the Copa America soccer tournament have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Sunday, the first day of games at South America’s top international soccer competition.
All 41 positive tests came in Brasilia, where the host nation defeated Venezuela, 3-0, on Sunday to open the tournament. Venezuela was without eight players and three coaches who tested positive for coronavirus upon their arrival in Brazil. Bolivia also had three players and one coach test positive before its 3-1 loss to Paraguay on Monday, and two members of Colombia’s coaching staff tested positive before its 1-0 win over Ecuador on Sunday.