Six tested positive as premier clubs undergo covid-19 test

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Watford player, Two Staffs and Burnley Assistant Manager Test Positive

Premier League on Tuesday confirmed six positive cases across three clubs.

A Watford player and two members of non-playing staff were among six positive tests for coronavirus within the first round of Premier League testing.

The club confirmed the news late on Tuesday evening, after Burnley had earlier said assistant manager Ian Woan tested positive on Sunday.

The Premier League announced on Tuesday that six positive cases of coronavirus across three clubs had been confirmed after an initial 748 players and non-playing staffs were tested.

A club statement said: "Watford Football Club confirms that three people have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus following testing at the training ground over the past 48 hours.

"Of those three positive tests, one is a player and two are members of staff. All three have asked that medical confidentiality be respected and, therefore, the club will not be naming those involved.
"All three will now self-isolate for seven days - in line with the protocols set out in Premier League guidelines - before being tested again at a later date.


"Strict adherence to the Premier League guidelines has ensured the training ground remains virus-free and a safe environment for the players to continue to work.


"The club will continue to liaise closely with the affected personnel and there will be no further comment."

Premier League clubs were allowed to start non-contact training on Tuesday, with twice-weekly testing to be done round the sessions in an effort to avoid the spread of the virus.

However, Watford captain Troy Deeney said on Tuesday morning that he wouldn't return to training in the week amid concerns for his son's health, also as that of BAME players.


Burnley said Sean Dyche's assistant Woan is currently "asymptomatic" and will now follow Premier League requirements by self-isolating for seven days, with a view to being tested again on Monday.

Sean Dyche's assistant at Burnley, Ian Woan tested positive on Sunday
"Burnley Football Club can confirm that after completing a Covid-19 test on Sunday, 17th May, assistant manager Ian Woan has tested positive," the club said in a statement released on Tuesday evening.

"The Burnley first-team squad and playing staff were all tested last weekend, ahead of a return to training."

The Premier League's announcement earlier on Tuesday revealed that the six positive tests were encountered in three clubs, but did not reveal which teams the cases had come from.

Burnley added that it would "continue to follow the primary stage of the return to training protocol, while adhering to Premier League guidance in terms of testing all players and backroom staff twice per week".



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