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Michael van Gerwen has withdrawn from the PDC World Darts Championship after testing positive for Covid-19.
The three-time champion was scheduled to play on Tuesday in a third-round match against Chris Dobey, who will get a bye into the last 16.
Van Gerwen's fellow Dutch players Raymond van Barneveld and Vincent van der Voort have also tested positive for Covid-19.
Van Barneveld revealed his positive test following a defeat by Rob Cross.
Van der Voort was down to play England's James Wade but pulled out of the tournament after also contracting Covid-19.
More to follow.