One player and two staff have tested positive for coronavirus at Watford that parade Nigerian forward Isaac Success, Completesports.com reports.
Watford made the announcement in a statement released on their official website.
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The cases were confirmed following testing that were carried out on Monday.
However, the identities of the three individuals that contracted the virus was not made public.
The statement from the club read: “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.”
By James Agberebi
