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Darts fans are right around Christmas, as the World Cup is played. But during the Christmas holidays, one very unpleasant news appeared. Raymond van Barneveld announced just a few hours after losing Rob Cross that he had tested positive for coronavirus.
The duel between the two former world champions took place on December 23 in the late evening and the younger Englishman matured his more experienced opponent with a 3: 1 win on sets. The next day, however, he had to have a hard time. The Dutchman announced a day later that he had tested positive for covid-19.
“Dear fans, unfortunately I have to inform you that I was tested positive for covid-19. I did not feel any symptoms during the match, but then I began to realize that I was short of breath and had a fever.” Barneveld wrote in the first of three twitter posts.
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Dear fans,
Unfortunately I have to announce that I tested positive on COVID19.
During the match I didn’t have any symptoms, but afterwards I started to realise that I was developing a shortness of breath and fever. pic.twitter.com/QfFa140tEP
— Raymond van Barneveld (@Raybar180) December 24, 2021
“I immediately called my manager, Ben de Kok, and he advised me to go straight to the hotel room and not give interviews to avoid any risks. I am currently suffering from fever and severe fatigue. I will remain in quarantine in London for the next few days,” the five-time world champion continued.
“We’ve already talked to Rob Cross and the PDC about the current situation,” added Barneveld. If the darting phenomenon felt the symptoms of the disease immediately after the match, it cannot be ruled out that he infected his opponent or one of the referees or other players behind the scenes. We can only hope that after the Christmas break, all matches will take place according to the original plan.
After losing to Cross, Barneveld hugged his opponent:
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