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Premier League told to introduce 'digital health passports' in new healthcare app to keep players safe under Project Restart after stars' fears over coronavirus

Former sports minister Richard Caborn has urged the Premier League to introduce digital health passports for players to help keep them safe when they return to football.

A number of stars are concerned about going back to training next week and start games again next month given the coronavirus pandemic is not yet under control.

Under Government guidelines, players will be subjected to daily temperature checks before entering training grounds and they must adhere to social distancing measures when they are there.

The Premier League have been urged to introduce 'digital healthcare passports' on its return
The Premier League have been urged to introduce 'digital healthcare passports' on its return

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But many remain worried about catching the virus, especially those who share households with vulnerable people, including Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, whose dad is asthmatic.