Isaac del Toro tests positive for COVID-19 at Vuelta a España but cleared to race

Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates) during the 2024 Vuelta a España
Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates) during the 2024 Vuelta a España (Image credit: Getty Images)

UAE Team Emirates confirmed that their up-and-coming Mexican rider Isaac del Toro has tested positive for COVID-19 in the Vuelta a España, but can continue to race.

Del Toro is currently lying 36th overall. His teammate João Almeida tested positive for COVID after stage 8 and had to leave the race, but according to UAE Team Emirates, Del Toro's level of infectivity is not high, as he has a lower viral load and he is not showing any symptoms associated with COVID.

Alasdair Fotheringham

Alasdair Fotheringham has been reporting on cycling since 1991. He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one, as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain. As well as working for Cyclingnews, he has also written for The IndependentThe GuardianProCycling, The Express and Reuters.