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Bournemouth player tests positive for COVID-19

Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Chelsea - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - January 30, 2019 General view of a corner flag before the match [REUTERS/Hannah McKay]

A Bournemouth player was one of two people working for Premier League clubs who tested positive for COVID-19 following a second batch of testing, the club said on Sunday.

Bournemouth did not disclose the player’s identity but said he would self isolate for seven days in line with league protocols before another test is conducted.

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