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Six Premier League players or staff from three different clubs test POSITIVE for coronavirus and are now forced to self isolate for seven days as 748 people are tested

Six Premier League players and members of staff from three clubs have recorded positive coronavirus tests after the first wave were carried out within the top-flight this week.

A Premier League statement read: 'The Premier League can today confirm that, on Sunday 17 May and Monday 18 May, 748 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19.

'Of these, six have tested positive from three clubs. Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.'

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson arrives at the club's Melwood training base on Tuesday
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea waves as he arrives at Carrington this afternoon

After the publishing of the results, Premier League clubs are now permitted to conduct group training sessions involving all individuals who return a negative test.