Exclusive: Organisers of the Commonwealth Games have tested all of the pools at the aquatics complex and found no evidence of any contamination in the water.
Green light: water in pools has been checked and given all clear Photo: GETTY IMAGES
Sources have told Telegraph Sport that the tests, carried out this morning after strong complaints by illness-riddled England, Canada, Wales and Australian team camps, all proved negative.
"The swimming will take place tonight as planned, there is no problem with the water," a source said.
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"Everyone should be reasured that it is safe."
Commonwealth Games Federation executive members were preparing an emergency switch of venue, or a postponement of events, if the water had proven to be a problem.
There had been rumours that pigeon droppings and feathers in the water may have been the source, but this has been discounted by the testing results.
However, the origins of the mystery virus that has spread through the swimmers - and also claimed some hockey and gymnasts - is uncertain.
Organising committee officials are now planning further extensive testing at the athletes village, especially among the plumbing, and have ordered more testing of the food.
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