Serbian prosecutors: Novak Djokovic’s Covid-19 check was legitimate

Serbia’s state prosecutors have rejected options that Novak Djokovic used a pretend constructive check for COVID-19 to attempt to enter Australia and compete within the Australian Open.
The prosecution workplace on Wednesday stated in a press release that it had acquired a request for prison proceedings towards unnamed people who allegedly solid two PCR certificates, which have been later utilized by Djokovic to use for a medical exemption from vaccination when getting into Australia.
“The prosecution acted according to the regulations, checks were performed, and it was determined that Novak Djokovic was tested several times and that the certificates on the test results from December 16, 2021 and December 22, 2021 are valid,” the assertion stated.
Foreign media, together with Der Spiegel and the BBC, have reported discrepancies within the serial numbers of the assessments Serbian authorities administered to the top-ranked Djokovic forward of his journey to Australia, suggesting attainable irregularities in the way in which they have been issued.
Serbian tennis participant Novak Djokovic walks along with his workforce after touchdown at Dubai Airport after the Australian Federal Court upheld a authorities choice to cancel his visa to play within the Australian Open, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Reuters)
Djokovic’s media workforce and Serbian well being authorities didn’t reply to requests for remark from The Associated Press. Senior Serbian well being officers have beforehand stated that Djokovic’s check was legitimate.
Djokovic was deported from Australia and barred from taking part in within the Australian Open final month after an 11-day visa saga on the eve of the event as a result of he failed to fulfill Australia’s strict COVID-19 vaccination necessities.
To enter Australia, Djokovic submitted a constructive COVID-19 check issued in Serbia on Dec. 16 for a visa exemption on the grounds that he had not too long ago recovered from the virus.
The 34-year-old participant will not be vaccinated and the Australian authorities later determined to cancel his visa and deport
Djokovic, saying his presence in Australia may stir anti-vaccination sentiments.
Djokovic’s rival Rafael Nadal received the Australian Open for a report twenty first males’s Grand Slam title. Djokovic and Roger Federer each have 20 main titles.
Djokovic is adored in his native Serbia. Since he returned dwelling, Djokovic was seen visiting church buildings and attending liturgies in each Serbia and neighboring Montenegro.
On Thursday, Djokovic is ready to go to Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic who has been vocal in denouncing the Australian authorities for deporting the tennis star.