PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Scotland withdrew from the women's world curling championship Sunday after two more players tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

The Scots played a three-woman team in two losses to start the tournament after skip Rebecca Morrison and alternate Fay Henderson tested positive on the eve of the championship in Prince George, B.C.

Substitute player Beth Farmer was summoned from Scotland to join the team in time for Sunday evening's game against Denmark, but two more players on the roster testing positive had the Scots pulling out of the 13-country championship.

"It has been agreed with the organizers that Team Scotland will not take part in any further matches in order to protect the safety of our athletes, our staff, all other competitors and those involved in the event, as well as to maintain the integrity of the 2022 World Championships," Scottish Curling said Sunday on its website.

"Arrangements are currently underway to organize the team’s return to Scotland as soon as it is safe and possible for them to do so."

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 20, 2022.