EPL introduces new guidelines amid COVID-19 second wave

The Premier League is making an attempt to curb the unfold of COVID-19 amongst gamers and employees, by introducing an “enhanced” set of measures.

In a letter despatched out on Friday, the 20 golf equipment have been warned to stick or danger the opportunity of punishment.

Initially, gamers have been instructed to not hug or shake fingers. Swapping of shirts has additionally been banned.

Nevertheless, the measures is not going to be formally introduced in till the following Premier League shareholders’ assembly, however golf equipment have been instructed to begin following them right away.

Gamers should now put on face masks at all times except they’re taking part in throughout the match, warming up or giving interviews.

Visitors in matchday administrators’ bins are actually additionally restricted to 10-per-team.

Journey restrictions have turn out to be stricter, too, with golf equipment needing to make use of three coaches to journey anyplace, to make sure social distancing is revered.

Within the newest week of testing within the Premier League, there was a season-high return of 40 optimistic coronavirus checks.