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Premier League: One player or staff member tests positive for coronavirus

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The Premier League has confirmed that one player or staff member has tested positive in the latest round of coronavirus testing.

Over 2,700 tests were carried out between 6-12 July in the 13th round of testing, with the identity of the individual yet to be publicised.

The English top flight restarted its season last month after a 100-day hiatus due to the pandemic, with just three full rounds of fixtures now remaining.

Previous test results

Round 1: 17-18 May - 748 tested, with six testing positive from three clubs.

Round 2: 19-22 May - 996 tested, with two testing positive from two clubs.

Round 3: 25-26 May - 1,008 tested, with four testing positive from two clubs.

Round 4: 28-29 May - 1,130 tested, with zero testing positive.

Round 5: 1-2 June - 1,197 tested, with one testing positive.

Round 6: 4-5 June - 1,195 tested, with zero testing positive.

Round 7: 8-9 June - 1,213 tested, with one testing positive.

Round 8: 11-12 June - 1,200 tested, with two testing positive from two clubs.

Round 9: 15-16 June - 1,541 tested, with one testing positive.

Round 10: 17-21 June - 1,829 tested, with one testing positive.

Round 11: 22-28 June - 2,250 tested, with one testing positive.

Round 12: 29 June-5 July - 1,973 tested, with zero testing positive