Bristol City have confirmed one positive COVID-19 result in the latest round of testing. The Championship club are yet to disclose whether the positive test was for a player or staff member. Bristol City are due to travel to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, however, the person with the positive result will not be involved.
Bristol City Confirm Positive COVID-19 Test
Club’s Statement
The club confirmed the positive test on Tuesday afternoon. The self-isolation period of seven days means that whoever tested positive will no longer be eligible for the game.
A statement on the club website read: “After last Thursday’s league-wide testing for COVID-19 completed by Bristol City players and staff at the club’s training facility, we can confirm that one member of the testing group tested positive for coronavirus.”
The individual is asymptomatic, therefore, likely to make a full recovery.
In the latest round of testing, Championship clubs reported six positive tests ahead of the resumption of the campaign.
The Return of the Championship
Championship football will return on Saturday with Bristol City taking on Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. Promotion rivals Fulham and Brentford clash at Craven Cottage, whilst West Bromwich Albion face rivals Birmingham City.
A full list of SkyBet Championship fixtures can be found below:
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Fulham v Brentford
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Middlesbrough v Swansea City
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Millwall v Derby County
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Blackburn Rovers v Bristol City
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Huddersfield Town v Wigan Athletic
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Hull City v Charlton Athletic
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Luton Town v Preston North End
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Queens Park Rangers v Barnsley
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Reading v Stoke City
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Sheffield Wednesday v Nottingham Forest
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West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City