41 Covid-19 cases connected to Copa America event in Brazil

The Copa America trophy is placed on the field prior to the opening match between Brazil and Venezuela at National Stadium in Brasilia (AP)

Brazil’s health ministry has documented 41 cases of Covid-19 related to the Copa America football tournament, including 31 players or staff and 10 workers who were hired for the event.

The ministry said all workers who tested positive were in Brasilia, where Brazil kicked off the tournament on Sunday with a 3-0 win over Venezuela.