Premier League reports highest weekly number of virus cases

Premier League has reported its highest number of positive coronavirus cases in a single week. In a statement, league says re were 18 positives after 1,479 tests on players and club staff from Dec. 21-27.  individuals were identified but Manchester City h previously anunced that striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker tested positive last week.

Furr positives cases at City led to Monday's game at Everton being postponed.  previous highest number of coronavirus cases after weekly testing in Premier League was 16 last month.  rise is infections reflects growth in coronavirus cases across Britain, where death toll since pandemic erupted in March is over 70,000.