Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Thursday, May 28
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continued on Thursday.
Here, the PA news agency recaps the day’s biggest developments.
0919 – The Dutch Grand Prix was put back until 2021.
The organisers of the Dutch Grand Prix have confirmed the event will not be held in 2020#F1pic.twitter.com/OIrFfPifmA
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 28, 2020
0949 – World Rugby’s executive committee approved 10 optional law trials that provide member unions with measures to help reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission.
1115 – The English Football League announced three individuals connected to two Championship clubs had tested positive for coronavirus.
1120 – Fulham announced two of their players had tested positive.
Thanks for all your love and well wishes. I would just like to confirm I have no symptoms and feel fit and well. Currently following government isolation guidelines at home with my family. I am looking forward to getting back to ⚽️ when my isolation period is over @Rovers ❤️
— Elliott Bennett (@Ebenno88) May 28, 2020
1221 – Blackburn said captain Elliott Bennett was the other Championship player who had tested positive.
1400 – The European Tour will resume on July 22 with a run of six tournaments over six weeks in the UK.
1435 – The England and Wales cricket Board announced there will be no domestic cricket until August 1 at the earliest.
