On Thursday, French Prime Minister Jean Castex put Nice on a Covid-19 “red zone” list with tightened health protocols. Meanwhile, any team that has two riders test positive will be expelled from the Tour. – Crowd limits –Throughout the Tour, a virus testing cell will travel with the teams. The pandemic means a very different looking Tour this year for riders and fans. “Yes, the public will have access to the Tour de France,” Tour chief Christian Prudhomme told AFP.

Source: Manila Times August 29, 2020 16:07 UTC