Zero positive Covid-19 results from latest round of Premier League testing

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The Premier League’s plans for Project Restart have been given a fresh boost after there were no positive cases in the latest round of coronavirus tests.

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.

Aston Villa v Sheffield United is set to be the first match of the resumption on June 17
Aston Villa v Sheffield United is set to be the first match of the resumption on June 17

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