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Jonathan Van-Tam urges Premier League players to 'get vaccinated' as soon as possible as deputy chief medical officer warns stars they 'can't outrun the virus' after addressing myths around Covid vaccine

England's deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam has reportedly urged all Premier League players to 'get vaccinated' as soon as possible after warning them that they 'can't outrun' the virus.

A vitual meeting on August 2 was held by the Premier League with all 20 teams' captains in a bid to dispel any myths around the Covid jab and get vaccinated before the start of the new campaign.

According to The Telegraph, Van-Tam and the Premier League medical officer Mark Gillett looked to reassure the players over the vaccine in the hope the information would reach their team-mates.