Sven Erik Bystrom tested positive for Covid-19 on the first rest day of the
Giro d'Italia but, according to the race's rules, was still allowed to continue. However the Norwegian has began to show symptoms overnight and the decision has now been reversed as he is pulled out of the race.
"As a reminder, Bystrøm received the green lights from the medical teams of the UCI & RCS to continue the race after testing positive for COVID, in absence of symptoms and in accordance to the UCI protocol," the team informed this morning. "However, Sven Erik Bystrøm started to develop symptoms on the night of Monday to Tuesday. As a precautionary measure and in order to preserve his health, he will return home to rest."
