Premier League reveals record number of positive Covid tests

A record forty positive results were recorded over a week

“With low numbers of positive tests across the overwhelming majority of clubs, the league continues to have confidence in its Covid-19 protocols, fully backed by the government, to enable fixtures to be played as scheduled,” a statement read. 

Manchester City and Fulham are understood to have suffered the bulk of positive results. City’s match against Everton on 28 December was postponed while Fulham’s fixtures against Tottenham and Burnley were also both called off.

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The Premier League is understood to have held discussions with Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden on Monday evening following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement of a new national lockdown.

Further talks over measures to reduce the spreading of the virus in communal areas, such as training grounds and pre-match accommodation, are expected to take place over the coming days.

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