Eurovision 2022: Member of Portuguese act tests positive for COVID-19

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Portugal was unable to rehearse at the scheduled time today due to a member of their delegation testing positive for COVID-19.

The EBU released a statement saying:

"A member of the Portuguese delegation has tested positive for COVID 19 while undergoing routine antigenic testing at the PalaOlimpico venue in Turin.

They are feeling well and not displaying any symptoms.

In accordance with our Health and Safety protocol they have undertaken a further PCR test, have returned to their hotel and will now go into isolation for 7 days."

Portugal are due to take part in their rehearsal later today.

Once more information is known, we will bring you details.