Mexico’s Toluca FC registers COVID-19 outbreak

has joined other Mexican soccer teams with COVID-19 cases.

In the same week, several Liga MX teams are getting ready to resume play for the Apertura 2020 tournament, confirmed coronavirus cases are on the rise.

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On June 8, the Red Devils announced that seven of its members tested positive for COVID-19 .

“The Club performed 70 COVID-19 detection tests in previous days to players, coaching body, and staff of the main team. Seven people had positive results, however, they all are asymptomatic cases,” said Liga MX.

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“According to the Health Ministry’s protocols , those members of the club are isolated and under medical examination.”

Toluca has joined other Mexican soccer club likes Santos , Chivas, Pumas , León, Atlético de San Luis, Puebla , Mazatlán FC , and Cruz Azul that have also registered coronavirus outbreaks.

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