The EFL has confirmed that eight individuals from six Championship clubs have tested positive for coronavirus.
Meanwhile, a further four positive results came back from two League One clubs and there were zero positive tests recorded in League Two.
The EFL revealed that 2213 players and club staff from the 24 Championship clubs were tested over the last week with eight individuals testing positive from six Clubs.
Brentford, who restart their season against Fulham this Saturday have confirmed one of their staff had returned a positive test.
#BrentfordFC can confirm that we have returned a positive test.
The individual concerned is now self-isolating in accordance with the EFL guidelines. https://t.co/iEPIMtLQLQ— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) June 17, 2020
254 players and club staff were tested from four League One sides with four individuals testing positive from two clubs.
The EFL also confirmed that 174 players and club staff were tested from four League Two clubs with zero individuals testing positive.
Those players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate in line with the guidelines provided by the EFL and only those who have tested negative will be permitted to enter training ground facilities.
The EFL will continue to make a central announcement of COVID-19 test results every Wednesday at midday but as always no specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League.
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