Premier League players must wear face masks when football resumes: Top UK medical expert

outbreak of coronavirus in UK saw Premier League suspended as a measure to contain spread of virus, which has already ravd country. It has been more than six weeks since football was stopped and a Premier League return seems furr away with UK set to be in lockdown for at least ar three weeks. It is yet to be decided how current season will be concluded as recent media reports suggest that remaining games could be std behind closed doors at neutral venues. 

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Premier League return: Premier League players should wear masks when action resumes according to top epidemiologist

Speaking to Sun, Dr Rowland Kao, a rewned epidemiologist from University of Edinburgh, has advised Premier League players to wear masks when football in UK resumes behind closed doors. Kao believes that masks are t to protect mselves but ors and it will help contain spread of any virus. While it is unclear how much protection can masks offer, but it would seem prudent to put as many precautions as one could in place. Premier League is yet to respond to Dr. Rowland Kao's advice but continue to follow government's closely. 

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Premier League return: Premier League players taking part in training sessions should be monitored and tested?

Dr Rowland Kao, in his interview with Sun, said that Premier League players taking part in training sessions and closed-door matches should be frequently monitored and tested for coronavirus.  suggestion has been backed by Premier League doctors as well, who according to Sportsmail, are in talks to create stringent rules for Premier League players once y return. A report will be presented to club officials for deliberation at next shareholders’ meeting on Friday.  World Players' Union, FIFPRO have been in discussions with World Health Organisation over safety measures ahead of football's return.

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