The Canberra Raiders have today confirmed a second COVID-19 case at the club following Monday’s initial infection.

Based on the direction from NRL protocols and ACT Health, all players and football staff underwent testing with one football staff member returning a positive test.

The players and staff will remain in isolation as they follow ACT Health requirements.

The news comes as the ACT reported 20 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, the highest number of daily cases since 18 November.

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