January 17, 2022, 03:25 PM
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Singapore badminton player Yeo Jia Min has tested positive for Covid-19.
Her positive result comes after withdrawing from the India Open on Jan. 13.
The 22-year-old experienced a 38.6°C Celsius "high fever" and had to drop out of the competition according to her doctor's advice.
Back in Singapore with Covid-19
Yeo, who is ranked number 17 in the world, wrote on Instagram on Jan. 17 that she has returned to Singapore and her Covid-19 test was positive.
"I am now in isolation and complying with all the procedures," she wrote.
Yeo withdrew from the India Open and her quarter-final match was won by her opponent in a walkover.
Was unwell but tested negative for Covid-19
Yeo had initially tested negative for Covid-19.
She wrote in an Instagram Story on Jan. 14: “I was not feeling well yesterday morning and it became worse after my match. My head and body started hurting a lot more and I was having a high fever up to 38.6deg throughout the night."
“I really wish to compete but it’s advised by my doctor that I shouldn’t. I’m so sorry to disappoint those who were looking forward to support me.”
The Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) said Yeo took an antigen rapid test (ART) and tested negative for Covid-19.
There were other players who withdrew from the tournament as well.
Top photo via Yeo Jia Min Instagram
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