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PREMIER LEAGUE: 8 COVID CASES IN LATEST ROUND OF TESTING

The Premier League has informed that eight people had returned positive results in its latest round of coronavirus tests conducted on players and staff last week. In a statement, the league on Monday said that the individuals who had tested positive for Covid-19 would now self-isolate for 10 days. “The Premier League can today confirm […]

The Premier League has informed that eight people had returned positive results in its latest round of coronavirus tests conducted on players and staff last week.

In a statement, the league on Monday said that the individuals who had tested positive for Covid-19 would now self-isolate for 10 days.

“The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 12 October and Sunday 18 October, 1,575 players and club staff were tested for Covid-19. Of these, there were eight new positive tests,” the statement read.

So far, 42 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in seven rounds of testing beginning August 31.

The league management is in a tussle as to how keep a vigil over the bio-secure protocols. Nevertheless, the authorities have mentioned that the testing will go on as long as the league lasts.

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