Shrewsbury Town issue statement in response to Covid-19 outbreak at club
Shrewsbury Town have issued a statement in response to the significant outbreak of coronavirus within the first-team squad.
In a response to an inquiry from the Shropshire Star, the Montgomery Waters Meadow club confirmed that 'several' positive Covid-19 tests had been returned after this week's round of testing in the EFL.
Shrewsbury say that all confirmed individuals have now entered a period of isolation ahead of Saturday's televised FA Cup third round tie at Premier League Southampton.
There has been no official word on how the tie has been affected, Town are in discussions with the FA, EFL and Shropshire Public Health.
The club said in a statement: "Shrewsbury Town Football Club can confirm several members of the Town squad and first team staff have tested positive for Covid-19.
"In accordance with EFL and Government guidelines, all concerned individuals will now enter into a period of self-isolation. The health and safety of all staff members at Shrewsbury Town Football Club remains paramount and the Club continually takes all necessary steps to protect all where possible.
"The Club have informed Shropshire Public Health, EFL, and the FA of the current situation and we will continue discussions with the relevant football authorities.
"The Club will be making no further comment at this time and ask that each individual involved has their privacy respected. Necessary updates will be provided in due course."
