Coronavirus: Premier League and elite sports allowed to continue during four-week 'circuit break' lockdown across England0:37 Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms Premier League football will continue during lockdown in England until December 2 Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms Premier League football will continue during lockdown in England until December 2Premier League football and other elite sports will be allowed to continue during a four-week 'circuit break' lockdown which will start in England on Thursday. The EFL, women's football down to reserve level, and the National League, are all classified as elite sport and are permitted to continue behind closed doors. Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has told Sky News that the Government could extend the national lockdown if data shows the infection rate has not fallen enough. Sky Sports News has contacted the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and Premier League for comment following the announcement of a second lockdown. Klopp: Premier League has proven it can be safeLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp welcomed the news the Premier League would be allowed to carry on.

Source: Sky sports October 31, 2020 19:19 UTC