Published 11:55 IST, May 13th 2020

West Ham set up testing tents at training ground as clubs await Project Restart finetuning

West Ham United have set up two coronavirus testing tents at their training ground’s parking facility for the players to resume training.

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West Ham United have come forward in fight against coronavirus pandemic in UK with anuncement of setting up of testing tents at ir training ground’s parking facility. Meanwhile, players have returned to train individually as Project Restart awaits its implementation. 

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Premier League return: West Ham testing tents set up

According to Sportsmail, two testing tents were pictured having been set up at West Ham’s training facility. health screening tents have been set up in a personal capacity by West Ham and are t included in category of Premier League coronavirus testing tents that were to be set up by governing body.

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Premier League return: Player screening at West Ham testing tents

West Ham testing tents will house operatives in protective hazmat suits. players will be screened as y arrive for training, while also taking swabs for any possible traces of COVID-19. Similar tents have also been set up by Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to reports.

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Premier League return: Players express concerns

Players and or staff will be tested twice a week for coronavirus as part of guidelines laid down in order to resume season. It will be club’s responsibility to ensure that social distancing rms are meticulously followed during training schedules. Although clubs have begun ir preparations for Premier League return, it is reported that players have expressed reservation to ir manrs about returning to training next week.

Premier League clubs will hold a video conference with ir players to keep m updated about various health and safety protocols in place amid Project Restart talks. players will also be given an opportunity to share ir concerns on returning to training in small groups from next week.

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11:55 IST, May 13th 2020