Six positive coronavirus tests in Premier League

Fans shield their eyes from the sun during the English Premier League football match on January 02, 2017. FILE PHOTO | AFP

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  • "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," the Premier League said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Six positive cases for coronavirus have been detected at three Premier League clubs after players and staff were tested ahead of a return to training.

"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," the Premier League said in a statement on Tuesday.