Premier League on course to remove all emergency Covid-19 measures by end of February | Football News

February 21, 2022 admin

The Premier League remains on course to remove all of its Covid-19 emergency measures by the end of February after prime minister Boris Johnson announced all restrictions will be lifted in England from Thursday.

The PM announced the legal requirement for people who test positive for coronavirus to self-isolate will be removed from Thursday and free symptomatic and asymptomatic testing will end in England from April 1.

Johnson confirmed the move as he unveiled his government’s plan for “living with Covid”, with the changes subject to approval by parliament.

The Premier League is now revising its emergency measures and a review is under way that could see only players who have symptoms being tested.

The decision to phase out the measures was taken at a Premier League shareholders’ meeting 11 days ago.

The English Football League is also discussing the government’s announcement with their medical advisers and stakeholders.

Discussions are about the approach for EFL competitions going forward. There has only been a requirement for symptomatic testing in the EFL since January 22.

Chelsea and Liverpool will be following Premier League testing protocols for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, live on Sky Sports.

What are other sports doing?

Cricket

The ECB has yet to decide whether it will continue Covid-19 testing in domestic cricket next season.

The international series will be determined by the host nation – so there will be testing in West Indies for England’s upcoming tour.

Rugby Union

In England, routine weekly testing on all players and staff will pause and testing will focus on those players and management who have symptoms of Covid-19.

Testing in international rugby will depend on the host nation or tournament organiser.