"Unfortunately, Harold Martin Lopez will not be able to continue the race," announce Astana Qazaqstan Team's
official social media accounts. "On today’s rest day Harold Martin reported feeling unwell to the team doctor, further examination and tests confirmed Covid infection. We wish Harold Martin Lopez a speedy recovery!"
With Covid clearly having infiltrated the peloton, those remaining will need to be on high alert in the coming days in order to avoid a similar fate to Lopez and the likes of other victims, Joao Almeida, who saw his Red Jersey challenge end prematurely due to a positive test.
