Ten people have tested positive for coronavirus in more than 1,700 tests carried out by Germany's professional soccer league (DFL) at its 36 clubs ...
REUTERS: Ten people have tested positive for coronavirus in more than 1,700 tests carried out by Germany's professional soccer league at its 36 clubs ahead a planned resumption of full training, it said on Monday.
The German league has been suspended since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic and the government is expected to decide on Wednesday on a potential resumption. The DFL has submitted a health safety plan for games without spectators which includes regular testing of players but no quarantine for entire squads in cases of positive tests.However, Monday's statement added:"In the event of positive test results, the decision on the measures to be taken lies with the local health authorities."
The DFL said a second round of tests would be carried out in the next week and there"may be isolated positive test results".
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