Following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) put in place by SAI, all archers who are part of the national camp, underwent RT-PCR tests on arrival.
“Of the 23 campers who were tested, one Himani Malik tested positive for Covid-19 while the other 22 came negative,” the SAI said in a release.
Malik, who is asymptomatic, has been admitted to a hospital as a precautionary measure.
“Malik is currently asymptomatic and has been admitted to a hospital as a precautionary measure.”
“All precautions as established in the SAI SOPs are being followed to ensure that the camp can carry on in a safe and secure manner,” the release added.
Last week, a support staff member of the Indian archery team had also tested positive for COVID-19.
Following this, the camp had been suspended for two days — October 31 and November 1.