London: The Premier League on Thursday confirmed one more coronavirus positive case in the latest round of testing.
"The Premier League can today confirm that on Monday, June 15 and Tuesday, June 16, 1,541 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, one person has tested positive," England's top-flight said in a statement.
Since players returned to contact training last month, tests have been carried out twice a week and the league has seen a total of 17 positives in nine rounds of testing so far.
On Wednesday, English Football League (EFL) confirmed that eight individuals from six different Championship clubs have tested positive for coronavirus.
EFL said that 2,213 players and club staff from the 24 Championship clubs were tested.
Moreover, four people have tested positive from two clubs after 254 players and club staff were tested from four League One clubs over the course of the past week.
Meanwhile, in League Two, there were zero positive results after 174 players and club staff from four clubs were tested over the course of the past week.
The Premier League returned to action on Wednesday with two matches after a 100-day long suspension owing to the pandemic. Aston Villa and Sheffield United played out a goalless draw while Manchester City beat Arsenal 3-0.
Norwich City will play against Southampton on Friday, June 19.
