Boost for Sheffield United after zero positive coronavirus results in latest round of testing by Premier League

The Premier League's plans for Project Restart, and Sheffield United's hopes of a European place, have been given a fresh boost after there were no positive cases in the latest round of coronavirus tests.
By YP Sportsdesk
Published 7th Jun 2020, 05:30 BST
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Picture: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images.Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Picture: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Picture: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images.

A total of 1,195 players and club staff were tested in the sixth screening session, which took place on Thursday and Friday, and that yielded the second all-clear.

"The Premier League can confirm that on Thursday 4 June and Friday 5 June, 1,195 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, zero have tested positive," the league said in a statement.

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The news is another step in the right direction for the league, which is scheduled to resume on June 17.

There were six positive cases from three clubs in round one, two from two clubs in round two, a further four from two clubs in round three, none from round four and one from round five.

That means there have been a total of 13 positives from 6,274 tests administered. Testing will continue on a twice-weekly basis.

When the action does resume, Premier League stadiums will be divided into three zones as clubs work towards agreeing matchday protocols.

Sheffield United are set to kick off the action on June 17 as they face Aston Villa in Birmingham in what will be the first Premier League fixture since March.

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