A Brazilian player who arrived in Singapore for the Free Fire <\/em>World Series (FFWS) 2021 has tested positive for COVID-19, Garena announced<\/a> in a series of tweets yesterday.<\/p>
Garena said the player, whose identity hasn\u2019t been revealed, tested negative for the coronavirus before his flight to Singapore. He tested positive upon arriving in the Southeast Asian country and was taken to a hospital. He has since “recovered completely” and has been discharged. The player is now completing his Stay-Home notice (SHN)<\/a>, which is a legal notice by the Singapore government that requires travelers to remain at a designated location for a stipulated period of time.<\/p>
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The coronavirus has already disrupted the FFWS 2021 since four teams from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh will not be competing<\/a> in the event. This is because Singapore has barred travelers<\/a> from these countries due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. The teams\u2014Team Elite, Galaxy Racer, Riot, and The Guardians\u2014will still receive a share of the prize pool.<\/p>