The measures will not be formally brought in until the next Premier League shareholders’ meeting, but clubs have been instructed to start following them straight away, with cases rising sharply in and out of football. Travel restrictions have become stricter, too, with clubs needing to use three coaches to travel anywhere, to ensure social distancing is respected. Any external travel staff or anyone working at accommodation must also return a negative Covid-19 test. The Premier League has threatened clubs with invesitagation and possible punishment if the new guidance is not adhered to. Aston Villa CEO Christian Purslow confirmed on Friday: ‘We went from 0 positive tests for Covid to 14 yesterday.

Source: Metro January 08, 2021 14:33 UTC