Virus Outbreak Hits Tour de France, Affecting Nearly All Teams
A virus outbreak has swept through the Tour de France, affecting riders across almost all 23 teams, including UAE Emirates, the team of superstar Tadej Pogacar. American rider Brandon McNulty was forced to withdraw due to illness, while teammates Florian Vermeersch and Adam Yates also showed symptoms. Teams are reverting to COVID-era precautions such as wearing masks, isolating sick riders in single rooms, and canceling shared dinners. German rider Nils Politt noted the widespread nature of the illnesses, saying he has never seen so many teams affected at once. Despite the outbreak, Pogacar remains healthy and is being protected by his team as he aims to reach Paris safely. The article also reports that Richard Carapaz won the 18th stage from a breakaway group.
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