Top players in swine flu scare at Wimbledon
By ANITuesday, June 30, 2009
LONDON - The last 16 players left at the Wimbledon have been asked to be cautious, and were placed on high alert for swine flu after four ballboys and girls were sent home following suspected swine flu symptoms.
The players were contacted by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) and were informed that some staff had fallen ill with flu-like symptoms.
“The ball boys and girls were being monitored closely had been sent home after consultation with the Health Protection Agency,” the Telegraph quoted Johnny Perkins, spokesman for the AELTC, as saying.
According to reports, Jelena Jankovic had complained of feeling unwell after her match with American Melanie Oudin on Saturday.
“It is not good news, especially for the players travelling round the world, meeting so many people, it is not a good thing. But I am sure the club is trying to protect us as much as possible,” said Roger Federer.
The club has produced a list of guidance to help players avoid falling ill, and also issued a formal notice to all personnel at the Championships warning anyone suffering from a high temperature, sore throat, cough or aches to stay away. (ANI)
