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Coronavirus: Two more positive COVID-19 tests at two Premier League clubs

Two individuals returned positive results in the 2^nd round of coronavirus testing in the Premier League, the Premier League has confirmed.

996 coronavirus tests were carried out across Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The two positive results came from different clubs.

The affected persons will have to isolate for 7 days.

The first round of coronavirus tests was carried out on 17^th and 18^th May. Out of the 748 people who were tested, 6 individuals returned positive results.

A statement from the Premier League read: ‘’The Premier League can today confirm that on Tuesday May 19^th, Thursday May 21 and Friday May 22, 996 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, two have tested positive from two clubs.

‘’Players and staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.

‘’For the second round of testing, the number of tests available to each club was increased from 40 to 50.

‘’Previously, 748 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19 on May 17-18, with 6 testing positive from 3 clubs.

The 6 who tested positive in the first round of testing were not included in the figures for May 19-22, as they are still within their seven-day isolation period.

‘’The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency. No specific details as to clubs and individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing.’’

Watford defender Adrian Mariappa and Burnley FC assistant manager Ian Woan were confirmed to be among the 6 individuals to test positive in the first wave of tests.

The Premier League was suspended in mid-March due to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Teams have been training though no contact is permitted. Officials are aiming to restart the season in June.

There are 9 rounds of matches are yet to be played, while 4 teams have an extra game in hand.

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