Priemer League: A Watford player and 2 staff test positive for Covid-19

A Watford player and 2 members of the non-playing staff, were among 6 positive tests carried out for coronavirus within the first round of the Premier League testing.

On Tuesday, the Premier League announced that 6 Covid-19 results returned positive, from a complete number of 748 tests administered on players and club staff on Sunday and Monday.

The club confirmed the news later on Tuesday that, a player and two members of non-playing staff tested positive for Covid-19.

A club statement read: "Watford Football Club confirms that three people have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus following testing at the training ground over the past 48 hours.

"Of those three positive tests, one is a player and two are members of staff. All three have asked that medical confidentiality be respected and, therefore, the club won't be naming those involved.

"All three will now self-isolate for seven days - in line with the protocols began in Premier League guidelines - before being tested again at a later date.

"Strict adherence to the Premier League guidelines has ensured the training ground remains virus-free and a sound environment for the players to still work. The club will still relate closely with the affected personnel and there will be no further comment."

Watford captain, Troy Denney, has previously spoken out against the restart of the Premier League amid the continued pandemic, stating that he does not decide to put his family in danger for a return to football.

Burnley also announced during a statement that assistant manager, Ian Woan,  tested positive for the Coronavirus.


"Burnley Football Club can confirm that after completing a Covid-19 test on Sunday, 17th May, assistant manager Ian Woan has tested positive", the club said during a statement released on Tuesday evening.

"The Burnley first-team squad and playing staff were all tested last weekend, before a return to training."


Burnley Football Club also added that it might "continue to follow the primary stage of the return to training protocol, while adhering to Premier League's guidance in terms of testing all players and backroom staff twice per week".