A Watford player and two members of non-playing staff were among six positive tests for coronavirus in the first round of Premier League testing.
The
club confirmed the news late on Tuesday evening, after Burnley had earlier said assistant manager Ian Woan tested
positive on Sunday.
The
Premier League announced on Tuesday that six positive cases of coronavirus
across three clubs had been confirmed after an initial 748 tests were carried
out on players and non-playing staff.
A club statement said: "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 will not be naming those involved.
"All
three will now self-isolate for seven days - in line with the protocols set out
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 safe environment for the players to continue to work.
"The club will continue to liaise closely with the affected
personnel and there will be no further comment."
Premier League clubs were allowed to begin non-contact training on
Tuesday, with twice-weekly testing to be carried out around the sessions in an
attempt to avoid the spread of the virus.
However, Watford captain Troy Deeney said on Tuesday morning he
would not return to training this week amid concerns for his son's health, as
well as that of BAME players.
Burnley said Sean Dyche's assistant Woan is currently
"asymptomatic" and will follow Premier League requirements by
self-isolating for seven days, with a view to being tested again on Monday.
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