EFL Statement: Covid-19 Test Results EFL Statement: Covid-19 Test Results

EFL Statement: Covid-19 Test Results

As the EFL, its clubs, and other governing bodies continue to work towards a solution to the ongoing issue as to whether the Championship, League One and League Two campaigns should end, the EFL has released a statement confirming the results of recent cornonavirus testing.
Released via the group's official website, the statement confirms that nine people, from the Championship have tested positive whilst also seeking to further clarify a few of the outstanding issues.

CHAMPIONSHIP:
Following the latest round of COVID-19 testing, the EFL can confirm that 1094 players and Club staff from the 24 Championship Clubs were tested over the course of Saturday 30 May, Sunday, 31 May, Monday, 1 June and Tuesday, 2 June with nine individuals testing positive from six Clubs.

Those players or Club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate in line with the guidelines provided by the EFL and only those who have tested negative will be permitted to enter training ground facilities.

LEAGUE ONE:
There is currently no testing programme underway in League One.

LEAGUE TWO:
Following the latest round of COVID-19 testing, the EFL can confirm that 126 players and Club staff were tested from four League Two Clubs over the course of Saturday, 30 May, Sunday, 31 May, Monday, 1 June and Tuesday, 2 June, with zero individuals testing positive.

Those players or Club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate in line with the guidelines provided by the EFL and only those who have tested negative will be permitted to enter training ground facilities.

TESTING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The EFL will continue to make regular and relevant announcements as appropriate in respect of the testing programme to support competition integrity and transparency.

No specific details as to Clubs or individuals will be provided by the League.

Additional Guidance:
Accuracy of testing provided is not 100% accurate but is in line with Government guidelines and NHS standards.

These are private tests and will not have any impact on NHS testing resources or prevent other individuals from testing.

There is no cost to the UK taxpayer for testing of EFL players and staff. Clubs will cover the costs of testing.

Every player or member of staff who attends the training ground, prior to entering the site, must complete a screening protocol to detect any symptoms in a manner devised by the Club Doctor.

Players and staff will also be required to complete a daily medical questionnaire submitted before arrival at the training ground on training days. If this is not submitted before arrival, access to the training ground will be denied.
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