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Canberra’s contact sports will restart their seasons this weekend after receiving ACT government approval, despite re-escalating coronavirus concerns. ACT chief health officer Dr Kerryn Coleman has been deliberating over the past week whether to give contact sports an exemption to return, having delayed the territory’s move into stage three of restrictions. The ACT is currently in stage 2.2. and will remain so until at least the end of next week. There are currently five active coronavirus cases in Canberra, all linked to the Melbourne outbreak. AFL Canberra, ACT Rugby Union and Capital Football will launch their competitions this weekend, while a rejigged Canberra rugby league competition will start on July 25. Basketball ACT had scheduled to recommence their competitions on July 13, but have pushed that starting date back to Monday, July 27. AFL Canberra was considering moving all fixtures to NSW venues to ensure their season could start this weekend, but they will be able to play at ACT government grounds from round one. MORE TO COME

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