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Melbourne After another case of corona infection in chartered planes bringing players and staff to the Australian Open, a total of 72 players will have to remain in strict segregation. This means that for 14 days they will not be able to leave their hotel rooms and will not be able to practice. Players living in light segregation will be able to practice for five hours every day.

Organizers of the Australian Open have confirmed on Sunday night that one person was found positive in the flight coming from Doha, though he was not part of the players’ squad. Now all the 58 passengers will not be able to come out of their hotel rooms for 14 days, including 25 players.

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Before this, 47 players are already in tough isolation, including Grand Slam winners. These were on flights coming from Los Angeles and Abu Dhabi, in which positive cases were found. The players also objected to the stringent protocol, but local health officials said that everyone had already been warned of the risks. There is a provision for stringent fine for breaking the protocol.