Premier League Confirms Six Test Positive for COVID-19
The Premier League has announced that of the 748 players and staff tested for coronavirus, six returned positive results.
Coronavirus tests carried out on Premier League players and staff returned six positive results across three clubs, it has been confirmed.
The Premier League announced the results after 748 tests were administered across Sunday and Monday.
Those who were positive have been ordered to self-isolate for a week.
A statement read: "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."
