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Two more test positive for Covid-19 at EPL clubs

Bournemouth said the player’s identity would not be disclosed due to 'medical confidentiality'

Agencies London Published 24.05.20, 10:32 PM
The Premier League announced Saturday that there were positive tests at two clubs out of 996 tests conducted on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The Premier League announced Saturday that there were positive tests at two clubs out of 996 tests conducted on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. (Shutterstock)

An unnamed Bournemouth player has tested positive for Covid-19, the Premier League club announced Sunday, becoming the eighth case involving an English top-flight club.

Bournemouth added the player’s identity would not be disclosed due to “medical confidentiality” and that he would self-isolate for seven days.

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The other positive was at a different club which has not been named.

“Following strict adherence to the Premier League’s return to training regulations, the club’s training ground remains a safe working environment for players and backroom staff, who will continue to be tested for Covid-19 twice per week,” said Bournemouth in a club statement.

The Premier League announced Saturday that there were positive tests at two clubs out of 996 tests conducted on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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