The Premier League can confirm today that between Monday 24 January and Sunday 30 January, 1,947 COVID-19 tests were administered on players and club staff. Of these, there were 11 new positive cases.
Overall testing numbers are lower in this reporting period due to squads being away from training grounds as a result of the Premier League’s mid-season player break.
It was also confirmed 85 per cent of players have received one, two or three COVID-19 vaccination doses, with 92 per cent of players and club staff on the vaccination journey.
Players who have had one or two doses are required to wait for the appropriate time period before receiving either their second or booster vaccinations.
The League continues to work with clubs to encourage vaccination among players and club staff, as well as promoting the Government’s public health vaccination messaging.
No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League.
Notes to editors
- Across the 1,947 COVID-19 tests administered, 0.56 per cent were positive tests
- Between Monday 24 January and Thursday 27 January, 1,338 COVID-19 tests were administered. Of these, there were 6 new positive tests
- Between Friday 28 January and Sunday 30 January, 609 COVID-19 tests were administered. Of these, there were 5 new positive tests
- In line with testing provisions in healthcare, the Premier League will use Lateral Flow tests this season, and anyone who tests positive will then take a PCR test to confirm the result
- The number of ‘core’ individuals being tested at every club has increased from 85 to 100
- Previous results are available to view here.
- The NHS vaccination rate (single) in England for 25-29 year olds is 81.7 per cent and for two doses is 74.2per cent (average age of a Premier League player is 27.1) *NHS figure published on 27 January
- 80 per cent of Premier League players have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccination and therefore are classed as fully vaccinated under Government guidance
- To view previous vaccination rates click here.
