Sports: Six positive cases of COVID19 detected at three Premier League clubs
Premier League clubs began returning
to training in small groups on Tuesday after protocols on safety measures were
signed off on Monday.
Meanwhile, three Premier League clubs confirmed
six positive cases for coronavirus after players and staff was tested ahead of
a return to training, England’s top-flight said on Tuesday.
Premier League in a statement today
confirms that 748 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19 on Sunday 17
May and Monday 18 May.
Of these, six were tested positive by
three clubs. No data were published on which persons or clubs affected.
The League added that the Players or
club staffs who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of
seven days.
The number of positive cases
represents just 0.8 per cent of those tested and is consistent with similar
widespread testing conducted by other major leagues hoping to complete the
season.
Germany’s top two divisions registered
ten (10) positive cases out of 1,724 tests two weeks ago ahead of their return
to action last weekend while five (5) players from Spain’s top two divisions
tested positive last week before La Liga’s return to group training.
Premier League clubs are aiming for a
return to action by the middle of next month, despite the concerns of some
players about their welfare.
Watford Captain Troy Deeney says he's
not going to return to training this week because of concerns that he could
pass the virus on to his five-month - old son.
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