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Premier League Reveals Six Players or Staff Members Test Positive for Coronavirus

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The Premier League announced that six players or staff members tested positive in its first round of 748 tests administered across three clubs.

"Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days," the league said in a statement. "The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and oversight. No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the Premier League due to legal and operational requirements"

The Premier League is hoping to restart in June. Teams were allowed to resume training on Tuesday while adhering to proper social and physical distancing.