Hudson-Odoi becomes first Premier League player with coronavirusChelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi first fell ill on Monday morning. LONDON: Chelsea's players and coaching staff were ordered into isolation as Callum Hudson-Odoi became the first Premier League player confirmed to have the new coronavirus late on Thursday. "Chelsea men's team player Callum Hudson-Odoi had a positive test result for coronavirus returned this evening," a club statement said. "These will include initially the full men's team squad, coaching staff and a number of backroom staff." Chelsea said they would discuss their upcoming games, starting with Sunday's trip to Aston Villa, with Premier League officials on Friday.

Source: Bangkok Post March 13, 2020 02:26 UTC