LONDON, Dec. 27 (DPA / EP) –
The ‘Premier League’ has announced 103 new cases of coronavirus among players and staff of English league clubs, the highest weekly number on record since the test figures began to be released in May last year.
The English league has also confirmed that it has taken emergency measures again after having to postpone some matches such as the increase in PCR tests twice a week.
“The League can confirm today that between Monday, December 20 and Sunday, December 26, 15,186 COVID-19 tests were administered to players and club staff. Of these, there were 103 new positive cases,” it said in a statement.
The Premier League’s emergency measures against COVID-19 include protocols such as wearing masks indoors, observing social distancing, limiting treatment time and increasing testing.
“The League continues to work with clubs to keep people safe by helping to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 on their teams. We also stay in close contact with the Government, local authorities and support groups, at the same time. time we respond to any future changes in the national or local orientation, “he said in the note.