Squads placed on separate flights to
Sydney due to infectionsMatch referee David Boon has tested positive for virusThe Ashes series continues to grapple with Covid-19 after match referee David Boon tested positive for the virus and Australia and
England were placed on separate flights to Sydney due to the growing outbreak among the tourists.
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The news on Thursday that Chris Silverwood, England’s head coach, is expected to miss the fourth Test at the SCG that starts on 5 January after a family member tested positive – the seventh case among support staff and families since
boxing Day – was followed by news that Boon would also have to stay back in Melbourne for 10 days of isolation.