The GAA is expected to issue further guidance this weekend on the return to play protocols after a third Cork club paused activity.
Argideen Rangers, Ballinascarthy and St Oliver Plunkett’s have suspended all action to comply with HSE public health advice.
An Argideen statement read: “This is a precautionary measure and is because a number of club members have told us that they may have been in contact with a person subsequently confirmed to have Covid-19.”
Meanwhile, St Oliver Plunkett's commented: "Our club has decided to suspend all activity effective immediately and until the officers and coaches review the matter over the period ahead.
"We do not take this decision lightly and do so as a preventive and precautionary measure, demonstrating responsibility and care for our community, and setting the best example we can for club members and the wider public.
"This has arisen as a club member has been deemed a ‘close contact’ to an individual confirmed as having Covid-19. As we are a close-knit community with brothers and sisters spread across many teams, parents and more involved across all levels of our games, we are endeavouring to reduce any potential risk by taking this action. We hope you can all appreciate our position at this time. Thank you and stay safe."
In line with GAA protocols, all activity must be stopped until public health contact tracers carry out full close contact assessment and testing.
The GAA did yesterday update match regulations ahead of next weekend’s restart of club championships.
Only 24 players can enter the pitch enclosure with a maximum of five (football) & seven (hurling) team officials.
No water carriers will be permitted but one water break will take place between the 15th and 20th minute in each half.
All spectators should be asked to bring their own hand sanitiser and the use of face coverings is strongly advised for all older than 13.
