The English Premier League confirms six players and staff from three clubs have tested positive for coronavirus as clubs resumed training in small groups on Tuesday for the imminent return of league action.
This individuals will now self-isolate for the next seven days.
In a statement, the Premier League said: “The Premier League can today confirm that, on Sunday 17 May and Monday 18 May, 748 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19.
“Of these, six have tested positive from three clubs. Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.
“The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and oversight.
“No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the Premier League due to legal and operational requirements.”
Further testing will continue to take place and the Premier League will continue to publish the league-wide results, although the information will not be provided on specific clubs or individuals.
