Just ONE positive Covid-19 result in latest round of Premier League testing ahead of Sheffield United restarting season

Tottenham Hotspur later confirmed that the individual concerned is a member of their staff and will now self-isolate for seven days.

The result is another encouraging one for the Premier League, which reported no positive tests in the previous round ahead of the season restart later this month when Sheffield United face Aston Villa.

“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 Centre,” a Spurs statement read.

“Due to medical confidentiality, the individual’s name will not be disclosed.

“They are currently asymptomatic and will now self-isolate for seven days, in line with Premier League protocol, before undergoing further testing.

“We shall continue to strictly adhere to the Premier League’s Return to Training protocol, which ensures our Training Centre remains a safe and virus-free working environment.”

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