A further 36 positive tests were reported by the 20 English Premier League clubs between Jan. 4 and Sunday.
A total of 27 of the tests came between January 4 and Thursday, with 10 more coming between Friday and Sunday, the Premier League said in a statement.
The 36 positive tests represent a slight reduction on the record number of 40 tests in the previous week.
A total of 2,593 tests were conducted across the 20 clubs.(dpa/NAN)
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