Tottenham Hotspur has discovered one Coronavirus carrier on its team in the latest round of testing carried by the Premier League officials.
The positive result came from a batch of 1,197 tests carried out on players and staff at English top division clubs last Monday and Tuesday.
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In line with medical confidentiality, the name of the club and individual remained undisclosed until Tottenham released a statement.
Tottenham’s statement on their website read: “We have been informed by the Premier League that we have received one positive test for Covid-19 following the latest round of testing at our training center.”
“Due to medical confidentiality, the individual’s name will not be disclosed. The individual is asymptomatic and will now self-isolate for seven days in-line with the league’s medical protocol, before undergoing further testing.”
“We shall continue to strictly adhere to the Premier League’s return to training protocol, which ensures our training center remains a safe and virus-free working environment.”
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After five rounds of testing for Covid-19, the total positive results has increased to 13 persons.
Premier League players and staff are currently tested twice a week with the league set to resume on June 17.
