Following the positive COVID-19 test in the Polish delegation on Saturday, 15 May, all other members undertook a PCR test in accordance with the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 health and safety protocol. We’re pleased to report that all these PCR tests returned negative results.
As a precaution, the Polish delegation will remain in quarantine until being retested ahead of the dress rehearsals for Semi Final 2 on Wednesday, in which Poland will perform.
Iceland
Following a positive COVID-19 test within the Icelandic delegation yesterday (Sunday, 16 May), all members have also had PCR tests, and we are awaiting the results today. The delegation will remain in quarantine and undergo further testing ahead of Wednesday’s dress rehearsals, in which Iceland is also due to perform.
All accredited individuals, including artists, have to test negative for COVID-19 before they can re-join the production.
Malta and Romania
The delegations from Malta and Romania have not tested positive for COVID-19 and are not quarantining. However, because they are staying in the same hotel as the Polish and Icelandic delegations, they did not take part in the Turquoise Carpet event and were also PCR tested as a safety precaution.
Both delegations will be welcomed to the arena today for rehearsals following negative results from this morning’s routine test, as is normal procedure.
We’ll have a LIVE BLOG this afternoon, letting you know how everything is shaping up ready for tomorrow night.
