EPL Coronavirus Testing: Bournemouth player tests positive

Callum Graham Wilson. An English professional footballer, in training with his teammates at the Vitality Stadium, home of Bournemouth Football Club. Photo: Getty

An unnamed Bournemouth player is one of two new coronavirus cases discovered by the latest round of Premier League tests - taking the overall total of positive results to eight.


The Cherries said the player's identity will not be disclosed - they will now self-isolate for seven days.

The other positive was at a different club which has not been named.

Tests took place on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of last week, with 996 players and club staff tested.

Bournemouth FC players in a training session. Photo: Getty

"Following strict adherence to 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," Bournemouth said in a statement.

Bournemouth Football Club confirmed that a player tested positive for COVID-19 👇

We can confirm that one of our players has tested positive for COVID-19.#afcb statement 👇https://t.co/1W2yyAXVA1

— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) May 24, 2020

The first round's results, announced on 19 May, returned six positive tests at three clubs from the 748 players and staff tested.

Germany's Bundesliga has already resumed, while on Saturday the Spanish Prime Minister said La Liga can resume behind closed doors from 8 June.
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