Coronavirus: One positive result in latest round of Premier League testing

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There have been 10 rounds of testing in the Premier League

The Premier League has confirmed one person returned a positive result in its latest round of Covid-19 testing.

A total of 1,829 players and club staff were tested for coronavirus this week.

The person, who was not identified in Monday's statement, will now self-isolate for seven days. Last week there was one positive result from 1,541 tests.

There have now been a total of 18 positive results from 10 rounds of testing.

The Premier League returned to action last Wednesday after an absence of 100 days because of the pandemic.