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(WISH) – Purdue and Indiana University soccer programs canceled practices Tuesday to review concerns about COVID-19.
Purdue and IU in eighth place will play against each other on Saturday in the annual Old Oaken Bucket game, the final game of the regular season. Purdue has a 2-4 record for the season while IU holds a 6-1 record. The game begins at 3:30 pm with limited personal participation. m. in Bloomington.
IU led an increase in positive coronavirus tests. Players, coaches and staff have all been subjected to coronavirus tests, the team said in a press release released on Tuesday evening.
The Indiana Department of Health reported Tuesday that Jan.. 447 additional Hoosiers tested positive for COVID-19, making a total of 392. 663 corresponds. In addition, the state recorded 124 more deaths, bringing the Indiana coronavirus death toll to 6. 109 lay.
Scott Dolson, IU vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics, said in the press release, “The health and safety of our students, coaches and staff is of the utmost importance. In consultation with our medical experts, we have decided that this is the right decision at this point. We will continue to evaluate the situation in the future. ”
In other Big Ten coronavirus news on Tuesday, Michigan football has canceled its game against Ohio state scheduled for Saturday after COVID-19 cases increased.
With information from the Indiana Department of Health through December. 2, this timeline reflects updated death numbers and positive tests prior to that date.
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