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Sports News of Sunday, 24 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Bournemouth star tests positive for COVID-19

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One Bournemouth footballer has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus, according to the club's statement.

This is coming after the phase two testing conducted by the Premier League ahead of the 'Project Restart' which will enable the restart of the suspended 2019/20 football season.

The player is one of the two new cases discovered from two separate clubs by the PL during its second phase of testing announced on Saturday.

According to the club, the unnamed player will self-isolate for seven days before being tested again.

Six positive tests were recorded during the first phase of testing.

All 20 teams have now conducted two sets of testings with clubs due to take part in a third-round on Monday and Tuesday.

In a statement, Bournemouth said: "Medical confidentiality means the player's name will not be disclosed, and the club asks for this to be respected.

"In line with Premier League protocols regarding positive tests, he will self-isolate for a period of seven days before being tested again at a later date.

"Following strict adherence of 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."

Eight positive tests have been returned out of a total of 1,744 tests conducted in the first two rounds, which equates to 0.45 per cent of the tests coming back positive.

Note that those already on isolation after the first phase of testing were not included in the second phase due as they are still within their seven-day isolation period.