Positive coronavirus test forces postponement of Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge at Goodwood Estate

The One Show’s Rickshaw Challenge has been postponed at Goodwood Estate today (Monday, November 9), after a crew member tested positive for Covid-19.
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Matt Baker, the former presenter of The One Show, was due to cycle 332 miles around the Goodwood Estate with six young people supported by Children In Need project. The challenge began on Saturday and was scheduled to run until Friday (November 13).

However, following routine coronavirus safety checks, a positive result was confirmed 'amongst a member of the crew' and the challenge participants were sent home.

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A spokesperson for BBC Children in Need said: "The safety of the young people on Team Rickshaw is of paramount importance.

Matt Baker, the former presenter of The One Show, was due to cycle 332 miles around the Goodwood Estate with six young people supported by Children In Need project.Matt Baker, the former presenter of The One Show, was due to cycle 332 miles around the Goodwood Estate with six young people supported by Children In Need project.
Matt Baker, the former presenter of The One Show, was due to cycle 332 miles around the Goodwood Estate with six young people supported by Children In Need project.

"As a precautionary measure, a decision has been made to send the young participants home from the challenge today. The One Show team are currently exploring ways in which Matt Baker and Team Rickshaw can continue the challenge together safely from home.

"Ahead of the challenge, following medical advice, a set of robust safety measures were put in place to minimise the risk of infection to all of those involved.

"On site the team was following government guidelines with strict social distancing measures enforced at all times and routine testing was scheduled several times throughout the challenge to ensure early detection and elimination of any Covid-19 cases.

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"During one of these routine tests, a positive result was confirmed amongst a member of the crew and immediate action was taken.

"BBC Children in Need have considered all of the risks and options and taken the decision to send the young participants home, their health and welfare being our utmost priority."

More details will be revealed during The One Show this evening, the BBC said.

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