Premier League set to increase coronavirus testing
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League set to increase coronavirus testing

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are considering increasing their Covid-19 testing programme amid concerns that the weekly screening introduced at the start of the season is not fit for purpose. Premier League clubs are considering returning to twice-weekly coronavirus testing Players and staff at Stoke, Brentford and Newport were tested for Covid-19 on Tuesday ahead of this week's fourth-round ties against Aston Villa, Fulham and Newcastle respectively, with the cost of around £8,000 per club to be paid out of the Premier League's central funds. The Premier League's decision to take control comes amid concern over rising infection rates across the country and rows over the lack of testing in the earlier rounds of the Carabao Cup, when several EFL clubs refused to be tested. David Moyes was one of 10 positive cases after Premier League published results on Monday That number included West Ham manager David Moyes and players Issa Diop and Josh Cullen, who were forced to miss the Hull game last week after being informed they had tested positive just before kick-off.

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Premier League tweaks postponement rules ahead of new season
2 years, 6 months ago

Premier League tweaks postponement rules ahead of new season

The Hindu  

Premier League games from next season can only be rescheduled if the impact of player unavailability on a club's squad is "truly exceptional", the league said on Wednesday following a raft of postponements during the last campaign. Twenty-two matches were postponed last season due to COVID-19 outbreaks and the subsequent unavailability of players, with the league being criticised by clubs …

Major League Baseball eliminates regular COVID-19 testing
2 years, 9 months ago

Major League Baseball eliminates regular COVID-19 testing

LA Times  

Members of the Boston Red Sox wear masks in the dugout during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 30, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Major League Baseball is easing its pandemic restrictions this season. “MLB has the right during the championship season to relocate club to neutral sites, spring training sites or other clubs’ home ballparks, and/or …

Premier League reports fourth straight weekly fall in COVID-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Premier League reports fourth straight weekly fall in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Premier League said on Monday it had reported 16 new infections of COVID-19 in the previous week, continuing a downward trend in the number of positive cases for a fourth week. The league recorded 33 cases in the last three reports, while there were 103 positives, a weekly record, between December 20 and December 26. "The Premier League can …

Premier League reports fall in COVID-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Premier League reports fall in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Premier League said on Monday it had found 94 new positive COVID-19 cases among players and staff in the last week, the first week-by-week decrease in positive results for eight weeks. " Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp as well as Alisson Becker, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip from the playing squad missed the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Sunday after …

Three Liverpool players COVID-19 positive before Chelsea trip: Klopp
2 years, 11 months ago

Three Liverpool players COVID-19 positive before Chelsea trip: Klopp

The Hindu  

Three Liverpool players and more staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the trip to Chelsea but it is too soon to ask the Premier League to postpone the game, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday. RELATED | "We have three new COVID cases in the team and a few more in the staff, so it's not so …

Barcelona's Coutinho, Dest and Abde test positive for Covid-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona's Coutinho, Dest and Abde test positive for Covid-19

The Hindu  

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho, defender Sergino Dest and winger Ez Abde have tested positive for COVID-19, the LaLiga club said on Thursday. The Catalans have been hit by several COVID-19 cases in their squad, with Ousmane Dembele, Samuel Umtiti and Gavi set to miss Sunday's LaLiga trip to Real Mallorca after testing positive. READ: LaLiga: Real Madrid's Courtois, Valverde and …

Over 100 NFL players test positive for COVID-19 on the same day
2 years, 11 months ago

Over 100 NFL players test positive for COVID-19 on the same day

Raw Story  

According to the National Football League, 96 of its players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. There were an additional 10 positive tests among players over the weekend, bringing the total to 106 players on the league's Reserve/Covid-19 list since Christmas. "We're entering a new phase of the pandemic, different than we've seen before," said the NFL's chief medical officer, …

Conte says regular tests helping Spurs deal with 'big mess' of COVID
2 years, 11 months ago

Conte says regular tests helping Spurs deal with 'big mess' of COVID

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte said daily testing in the Premier League is a good solution to the "big mess" caused by COVID-19. The English top flight has postponed 15 games this month due to COVID-19 outbreaks and reverted to emergency measures including daily antigen testing and twice-weekly PCR tests, regardless of vaccine status. Spurs -- which has had two …

Premier League had record 103 COVID-19 cases in past week
2 years, 11 months ago

Premier League had record 103 COVID-19 cases in past week

The Hindu  

A record 103 positive COVID-19 cases were found among players and staff in the Premier League over the past week, the league said on Monday following a raft of fixture postponements during the busy festive period. "The League can today confirm that between Monday 20 December and Sunday 26 December, 15,186 COVID-19 tests were administered on players and club staff. …

Premier League: Liverpool-Leeds United among two more games postponed
3 years ago

Premier League: Liverpool-Leeds United among two more games postponed

Firstpost  

A total of 12 matches have now been called off in the past two weeks as Britain battles record numbers of positive Covid cases due to the Omicron variant of the virus. London: Liverpool’s clash with Leeds and Watford’s trip to Wolves, scheduled for 26 December, became the latest Premier League games to be postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks on …

Some players may have legitimate vaccine concerns: PFA chief
3 years ago

Some players may have legitimate vaccine concerns: PFA chief

The Hindu  

Professional Footballers' Association Chief Executive Maheta Molango said some players may have "legitimate concerns" in deciding not to take a COVID-19 vaccine but the PFA is trying to help them make the "right choice". The English Football League said last week that 25% of its players from 72 clubs did not intend to get vaccinated even as outbreaks forced fixtures …

SCORES of Premier League players now able to play in Christmas fixtures after isolation period cut
3 years ago

SCORES of Premier League players now able to play in Christmas fixtures after isolation period cut

Daily Mail  

Scores of Premier League footballers, who have tested positive for Covid-19, are now back in contention for selection during Christmas after ministers cut the period of isolation. He could now be in contention for Leeds' Boxing Day trip to Liverpool and the home game with Aston Villa on December 28, provided he records negative lateral flow tests and is symptom …

EPL: Aston Villa's game with Burnley postponed due to more Covid-19 cases
3 years ago

EPL: Aston Villa's game with Burnley postponed due to more Covid-19 cases

Hindustan Times  

Aston Villa's Premier League game at home to Burnley on Saturday has been postponed due to more Covid-19 cases in the Villa squad, the league announced about two hours before kickoff. EPL: Aston Villa's game with Burnley postponed due to more Covid-19 cases "After reviewing all the new information provided by Aston Villa this morning and receiving separate medical advice, …

Premier League: Managers to meet over worsening COVID-19 concerns
3 years ago

Premier League: Managers to meet over worsening COVID-19 concerns

Firstpost  

Manchester City Pep Guardiola may join the growing list of those in isolation after he returned an inconclusive COVID-19 test that forced the cancellation of his press conference on Friday London: Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation, which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star players. Manchester City …

Premier League managers to meet over COVID-19 concerns
3 years ago

Premier League managers to meet over COVID-19 concerns

The Hindu  

Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation, which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star players. “That's the reason why the Premier League, on Monday, have put in place an opportunity for the managers to get together and I'm hoping there will be a lot of clarity which comes …

COVID plays havoc with world sport as infection rate surges
3 years ago

COVID plays havoc with world sport as infection rate surges

The Hindu  

World sport was again hit by COVID-19 infections on Thursday with football and rugby matches called off, a cricket series cancelled and holiday action in North America under threat. Manchester United’s home match against Brighton & Hove Albion became the fifth Premier League game postponed since Sunday but league officials intend to continue with the fixture schedule where safely possible …

The NFL and NBA are changing their Covid-19 protocols as cases rise
3 years ago

The NFL and NBA are changing their Covid-19 protocols as cases rise

CNN  

CNN — Two of the top professional sports leagues in the country are tightening their Covid-19 protocols in response to the surge in cases. On Thursday, the National Football League and NFL Players Association agreed to new rules that place the league’s 32 teams in restrictive protocols until Monday. Disquiet among players An NFL source told CNN that 28 NFL …

Covid crisis deepens in PL as Burnley v Watford becomes third postponed match
3 years ago

Covid crisis deepens in PL as Burnley v Watford becomes third postponed match

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Premier League’s Covid-19 crisis deepened on Wednesday …

EFL clubs beg Football League to introduce mandatory tests for Covid NOW
3 years ago

EFL clubs beg Football League to introduce mandatory tests for Covid NOW

Daily Mail  

The Football League must introduce mandatory twice-weekly Covid testing this week in order to safeguard the Christmas fixture schedule, say EFL clubs. QPR had to call off Monday's Championship clash with Sheffield United due to an outbreak The 20 Premier League clubs agreed on Tuesday to introduce mandatory daily lateral flow tests with two PCR tests on top in an …

Omicron: Premier League stars will need to get tested on CHRISTMAS DAY
3 years ago

Omicron: Premier League stars will need to get tested on CHRISTMAS DAY

Daily Mail  

Premier League players will be forced to report to club training grounds for PCR tests on Christmas Day as part of a massively increased screening programme designed to save the festive programme from the threat of an Omicron shutdown. That may lead to the prospect of 11th-hour postponements - such as Tuesday night's match between Brentford and Manchester United, which …

Premier League: Fans to face vaccine checks to enter stadiums amid Omicron wave
3 years ago

Premier League: Fans to face vaccine checks to enter stadiums amid Omicron wave

Firstpost  

Tottenham’s trip to Brighton and Manchester United’s visit to Brentford have been postponed due to outbreaks in the Spurs and United camps in recent days Liverpool, United Kingdom: Premier League fans will be subject to vaccine passport checks to enter stadiums from Wednesday, but fears are rising over how long the English top flight can continue in front of capacity …

Premier League has record 42 positive COVID-19 cases in past week
3 years ago

Premier League has record 42 positive COVID-19 cases in past week

The Hindu  

The Premier League found a record 42 cases of COVID-19 among players and staff at various clubs over the past week, it said on Monday just hours after Manchester United's fixture against Brentford was thrown into doubt due to an outbreak at the club. "Individuals who tested positive are isolating per Premier League protocols," the club said in a statement. …

Premier League reports record 42 new Covid-19 cases
3 years ago

Premier League reports record 42 new Covid-19 cases

Firstpost  

This week’s significant spike eclipses the previous highest weekly figure of positive tests - 40 cases were recorded at the start of January. The English Premier League on Monday reported 42 new Covid-19 cases, a record number since testing figures started being released in May 2020. Clubs have already been instructed by the league to reinstate emergency measures, including the …

Premier League fear rise in Covid-19 cases could force top-flight into another lockdown
3 years ago

Premier League fear rise in Covid-19 cases could force top-flight into another lockdown

Daily Mail  

Premier League clubs are fearful of mass postponements and the potential need for another shutdown due to the rapid spread of Omicron and their slow progress in vaccinating players. Premier League clubs are fearful the rise in Covid-19 cases could force mass postponements Worries have been exacerbated by the slow pace of vaccination programmes at clubs Sportsmail has learned that …

Covid-hit Tottenham face nervous wait for further test results
3 years ago

Covid-hit Tottenham face nervous wait for further test results

Daily Mail  

The Premier League are braced for Tottenham to request the postponement of Sunday’s game against Brighton following their Covid outbreak. Seven Spurs players – all regulars in Antonio Conte’s first-team squad - and at least two members of staff had returned positive results from initial tests in the last few days, throwing plans for their forthcoming fixtures into chaos. Antonio …

Tottenham hit by Covid outbreak ahead of Rennes match
3 years ago

Tottenham hit by Covid outbreak ahead of Rennes match

The Hindu  

Tottenham's plans for a busy period of games have been hurt by a coronavirus outbreak at the club. With a must-win Europa Conference League game against Rennes on Thursday and then Premier League games at Brighton and Leicester, Spurs' preparations look set to be severely impacted. It saw matches against Aston Villa and Fulham called off last season due to …

Premier League: Nearly seven in 10 players double-jabbed against coronavirus
3 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Nearly seven in 10 players double-jabbed against coronavirus

Firstpost  

“The Premier League can confirm today that 81 percent of players have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination dose, with 68 percent now fully vaccinated,” the league said in a statement. London: Sixty-eight percent of Premier League players have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus, the English top flight confirmed on Tuesday following criticism of hesitancy among footballers. Britain has one …

Premier League to introduce random COVID-19 status checks for ticket holders
3 years, 4 months ago

Premier League to introduce random COVID-19 status checks for ticket holders

The Hindu  

Fans attending Premier League games are set to face random spot checks of their COVID-19 status at some stadiums in the opening weeks of the new season. Ticket holders should be prepared to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative lateral flow test result within 48 hours before the game via the NHS COVID Pass. A statement added the …

Tottenham Hotspur to trial NHS COVID Pass for Arsenal friendlies ahead of English Premier League season
3 years, 4 months ago

Tottenham Hotspur to trial NHS COVID Pass for Arsenal friendlies ahead of English Premier League season

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur will trial the use of the NHS COVID Pass to verify the COVID-19 vaccination status of supporters attending its men's and women's pre-season friendlies against Arsenal next month, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The men's game kicks off at 2pm before the women's team takes on its north London rivals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August …

EURO 2020: What are UEFA's guidelines if players test positive for COVID-19
3 years, 6 months ago

EURO 2020: What are UEFA's guidelines if players test positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

Just days ahead of the European Championships kick off on June 11, several players have tested positive for the coronavirus. FULL EURO 2020 COVERAGE A congested international calendar may not allow postponement of matches and the European body had laid out four conditions to help matches go ahead as scheduled. 1) In case players from a team have to be …

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Players affected by COVID-19
3 years, 6 months ago

UEFA EURO 2020 Cup: Players affected by COVID-19

The Hindu  

The European Championships is set to kick off on June 11 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome when Italy takes on Turkey. The tournament is set to take place in 11 major cities across a month's time in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. The 16th edition of the Euros were postponed from 2020 after the virus outbreak in March …

Pakistan Super League's COVID-19 count goes up to 6 after three more players test positive
3 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan Super League's COVID-19 count goes up to 6 after three more players test positive

India TV News  

Three more unnamed players participating in the ongoing Pakistan Super League have tested positive for the COVID-19, the country's cricket board confirmed on Thursday. "The three players were not part of the sides that featured in Wednesday's HBL Pakistan Super League 6 double-header, and had been tested in the afternoon after showing symptoms," the PCB said. Earlier, England batsman Tom …

Premier League: Clubs must set right example by adhering to COVID-19 protocols, says chief-executive Richard Masters
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Clubs must set right example by adhering to COVID-19 protocols, says chief-executive Richard Masters

Firstpost  

London: Premier League clubs must set an example in adhering to coronavirus protocols or risk sanctions, the league’s chief executive has warned. The Premier League sent out new directives last week including demands that players tone down celebrations such as hugging after goals are scored and avoid handshakes and swapping shirts. “This brings justified additional scrutiny and the Premier League …

Premier League: England's top-flight records 36 positive cases of COVID-19 among players and staff
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: England's top-flight records 36 positive cases of COVID-19 among players and staff

Firstpost  

London: The Premier League revealed on Monday that 36 players and staff tested positive for coronavirus over the past week, a slight fall from the record number of 40 cases in the previous seven days. “The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 4 January and Sunday 10 January, across two rounds of testing, 2,593 players and club staff …

EFL records 112 positive COVID-19 tests in latest round
3 years, 11 months ago

EFL records 112 positive COVID-19 tests in latest round

The Hindu  

The English Football League, which governs the three divisions below the Premier League, said on Friday that 112 individuals tested positive for COVID-19 in the latest round of testing. The EFL did not name the clubs or players who tested positive for the novel coronavirus, but said the infected individuals will self-isolate for 10 days. READ | "Following the latest …

200-250 Covid Tests Done Everyday on Players, Officials: I-League CEO Sunando Dhar
3 years, 11 months ago

200-250 Covid Tests Done Everyday on Players, Officials: I-League CEO Sunando Dhar

News 18  

An average of 200-250 tests are being conducted everyday in hotels that are hosting I-League teams, according to the league’s CEO Sunando Dhar. Dhar further said that the total number of tests that could be done throughout the 2020/21 season could be in excess of 12,000. The 2020/21 season of the I-League is set to be played across four bio-secure …

Premier League: 40 COVID-19 cases among players, staff following tests
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: 40 COVID-19 cases among players, staff following tests

The Hindu  

The Premier League said on Tuesday that a total of 40 individuals tested positive for COVID-19, the highest number of cases in a week this season, in two rounds of tests conducted last week. READ| The league, which is now conducting tests twice per week, did not name the people who tested positive but said they will self-isolate for 10 …

Man City return to training after COVID-19 outbreak at club - football news - sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Man City return to training after COVID-19 outbreak at club - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Manchester City's first team squad will return to training on Wednesday after a COVID-19 outbreak forced it to close its facilities and postpone Monday's match at Everton, the Premier League club said. City reported numerous positive cases in its squad on Monday -- days after striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker tested positive -- forcing the league to postpone …

High in COVID-19 cases sparks call to suspend Premier League
3 years, 11 months ago

High in COVID-19 cases sparks call to suspend Premier League

India TV News  

Coronavirus outbreaks at English soccer clubs have raised concerns about games continuing, with the highest number of positive tests across Premier League clubs in a single week — reflecting a sharp rise in infections across the country. There were 18 positives after 1,479 tests on players and club staff from Dec. 21-27, the Premier League said Tuesday, sparking calls to …

Sam Allardyce calls for Premier League to take a break after rise in coronavirus cases
3 years, 11 months ago

Sam Allardyce calls for Premier League to take a break after rise in coronavirus cases

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sam Allardyce has called for a "circuit break" …

Sheffield United confirm ‘a number of positive coronavirus tests’ to continue Premier League’s Covid-crisis
3 years, 11 months ago

Sheffield United confirm ‘a number of positive coronavirus tests’ to continue Premier League’s Covid-crisis

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sheffield United have recorded “a number of positive …

Sheffield United's game at Turf Moor goes ahead despite positive Covid-19 tests
3 years, 11 months ago

Sheffield United's game at Turf Moor goes ahead despite positive Covid-19 tests

Daily Mail  

Sheffield United's game against Burnley went ahead as planned on Tuesday, despite the club revealing 'a number of positive coronavirus tests' just hours earlier. Sheffield United's game against Burnley went ahead after multiple positive Covid tests Chris Wilder, pictured arriving at Burnley, was only able to name seven subs for the game It is unclear as to the number of …

Football clubs braced for furry of positive Covid tests
3 years, 11 months ago

Football clubs braced for furry of positive Covid tests

Daily Mail  

The English Football League is ready to tighten its protocols and instruct clubs to close all indoor areas at training grounds amid growing concern about the spread of coronavirus. Doncaster is one of three EFL clubs to postpone fixtures due to coronavirus Currently, seven matches in the EFL are postponed due to coronavirus and on Monday, Manchester City's match at …

Premier League records highest number of positive Covid test results after Everton vs Man City postponed
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League records highest number of positive Covid test results after Everton vs Man City postponed

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Premier League recorded 18 positive Covid-19 tests …

How Manchester City's Covid shutdown could turn the season into chaos
3 years, 11 months ago

How Manchester City's Covid shutdown could turn the season into chaos

Daily Mail  

Manchester City are facing a fixture pile-up that could ultimately derail their season if the covid outbreak at the club escalates further. Manchester City's players had to battle the snow as they arrived at their training ground City's training ground is currently under lockdown following an outbreak of covid City players, including midfielder Rodri and Joao Cancelo, are to be …

Premier League: Frustration for Frank Lampard as Chelsea held, Leicester City draw 1-1
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Frustration for Frank Lampard as Chelsea held, Leicester City draw 1-1

India TV News  

Not even another goal from talisman Olivier Giroud could give Chelsea coach Frank Lampard the change in fortune he needs, as his team drew 1-1 with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Monday. Giroud's goals late last season inspired Chelsea to secure a place in this season's Champions League and vindicated Lampard's decision to give the veteran France forward …

Premier League: Manchester City's away game against Everton postponed due to multiple positive cases of COVID-19
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City's away game against Everton postponed due to multiple positive cases of COVID-19

Firstpost  

City announced on Christmas Day there had been four positive tests at the club for players Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus and two staff members. London: Manchester City’s Premier League visit to Everton on Monday was postponed after multiple new positive tests for coronavirus were detected at City, the club confirmed. “After the latest round of Covid-19 testing, the club …

Everton's home game against Man City postponed due to COVID-19 cases
3 years, 11 months ago

Everton's home game against Man City postponed due to COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

More coronavirus cases at Manchester City have led to the Premier League game against Everton being called off. Pep Guardiola’s side had previously announced on Friday that striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker had tested positive for COVID-19 along with two staff members. But hours before kickoff was due at Goodison Park on Monday, City announced that more coronavirus …

Premier League: Brighton, Southampton prohibited from hosting fans amid new coronavirus restrictions
4 years ago

Premier League: Brighton, Southampton prohibited from hosting fans amid new coronavirus restrictions

Firstpost  

It came as the English Football Association announced 32 coronavirus positives after tests on 864 players and club staff in the top two women’s leagues — almost four percent of those tested. It is the highest weekly figure from the Women’s Super League and Championship, and more than in the previous seven weeks combined. London: Brighton and Southampton will no …

Coronavirus Spike in English Women's Football With 32 Cases
4 years ago

Coronavirus Spike in English Women's Football With 32 Cases

News 18  

LONDON: Brighton and Southampton will no longer be allowed to play in front of a crowd due to new coronavirus restrictions, leaving Liverpool and Everton as the only Premier League clubs permitted up to 2,000 spectators. When limited crowds were allowed back into games three weeks ago for the first time since March, they were allowed at half of the …

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