Four more people from three Premier League clubs have tested positive for coronavirus after the third round of testing.
Four Positive Coronavirus Tests In Third Round Of Testing
There were 1,008 tests carried out on Monday and Tuesday, and a fourth-round will take place on Thursday and Friday, with up to 60 people from each club to be tested.
It is not yet known whether the four new positive tests are players, non-playing staff, or a combination of both.
It remains unknown whether any of the positives are from people who tested positive in the first round and who have returned after self-isolating for seven days.
Premier League Statement
A statement made by the Premier League read the following: “The Premier League can today confirm that on Monday 25 May and Tuesday 26 May, 1,008 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19.
“Of these, four have tested positive from three clubs. Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.
“Previously, between 19-22 May, 996 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19, of which two tested positive from two clubs.
“Some 748 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19 on 17-18 May, with six testing positive from three clubs.
“For the fourth round of testing, the number of tests available to each club will be increased from 50 to 60.”
Return To Contact Training
Clubs have been allowed to return to contact training in the next coming weeks.
With the step-up of testing the Premier League have voted unanimously to allow clubs to do so.
There has been no Premier League matches since March but, the government has given the green light for its return from June 1.
Clubs will meet again on Thursday to discuss the broader details of how what has been dubbed Project Restart might take shape.
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