Four individuals have tested positive for Covid-19 in the latest round of tests carried out in the Premier League. The four are from three different clubs.
The latest figures were announced on the day the clubs voted unanimously to resume contact training.
A total of 1,008 players and club staff were tested on Monday and Tuesday this week.
The four individuals who tested positive will have to self-isolate for the next one week.
Three rounds of coronavirus tests have been carried out in the Premier League and the total number of those who have tested positive is 12.
The fourth round of tests will take place on Thursday and Friday.
The Premier League issued a statement: ‘’ “The Premier League can today confirm that on Monday 25 May and Tuesday 26 May, 1,008 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19.
“Of these, four have tested positive from three clubs.
“Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.
“Previously, between 19-22 May, 996 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19, of which two tested positive from two clubs.
“Some 748 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19 on 17-18 May, with six testing positive from three clubs.
“For the fourth round of testing, the number of tests available to each club will be increased from 50 to 60.”
The Premier League was suspended in mid-March due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Officials are aiming for the season to resume next month.
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