Three UAE riders exiting Vuelta a Burgos return negative COVID controls
All riders who've left the Burgos tour in precautionary moves have tested negative in follow-up controls.
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All riders who've left the Burgos tour in precautionary moves have tested negative in follow-up controls.
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