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Gareth Fullerton

Glentoran install Covid-19 temperature testing station at Oval

Glentoran have introduced a Covid-19 temperature testing station at the Oval ahead of a return to football.

The East Belfast club installed a CovidGuard machine in the players’ entrance which checks the temperatures of players and staff arriving at the ground.

It is the first step of improving coronavirus safety measures at the venue.

"This machine automatically gauges the temperature of anyone seeking entry to the changing room and tunnel area, and either approves or refuses admission based on the temperature of the individual.  It also has a built-in dispenser of handwash," the club said on its website.

Mick McDermott is scanned by the machine (Glentoran FC)

"Initially when players return to training, they will not be permitted (under IFA rules) to use the changing rooms and they will arrive dressed for training.

"When competitive football returns the Oval (with or without supporters) the CovidGuard machine will remain in place to ensure that any risk of COVID-19 within the stadium is kept to a minimum."

Meanwhile, Glentoran have announced that Lithuanian striker Deivydas Matulevičius has left the club to sign for Romanian side Clubul Sportiv Muncitoresc Reșița. 

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