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All SPFL players to have every day Covid tests



All Scottish expert Football League clubs should attempt day by day Covid-19 testing later First Minister Nicola Sturgeon communicated Profound worry over the speed increase of the Omicron variation all through society.

Scottish football's Joint Response Group, which comprises of portrayal from the Scottish FA and SPFL, said players and staff are needed to be tried every day until the beginning of the colder time of year break on January 3.

A choice on whether to proceed with everyday testing will be made preceding the prevalence's resumption on January 26.



Further conversations will occur with the Scottish Women's Premier League about whether they should likewise go through everyday tests.

The JRG brings likewise reached the Scottish Government to the table for football stadia as Vaccine centers.

Rod Petrie, Joint Response Group Chair, added: “We need no reminding that we are entering another challenging period in the country’s ongoing battle to suppress and overcome COVID-19 and it is emerging Omicron Variant, Scottish football is not immune to the impact of the pandemic and we must be extra vigilant during this especially busy period prior to the winter break.”

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