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G7 COVID case a warning for Olympics, other big events

Emma Connors
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Singapore | The discovery of COVID-19 infection in the Indian delegation to the G7 event in London this week is a reminder that no international event is risk free, according to a public health expert in Singapore.

Group of Seven delegates and their staff were exempted from quarantine in Britain but subject to pre-departure and daily tests after arrival. It is understood the daily testing returned the two positive results announced on Wednesday.

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Emma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au

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