EFL discover 25 positive coronavirus tests in latest round of results

EFL have revealed they discovered 25 positive results in the latest round of Covid-19 – All of them at Rotherham.

The Championship strugglers had already produced three positive results the previous week, forcing the cancellation of their matches against Brentford and Luton.

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At the time they informed league bosses others had been ordered to self-isolate because of potential close contact – but the next round of testing produced numbers that staggered officials.

For the further 25 players and staff were all confirmed to have contracted coronavirus leading to their clash with Coventry also being postponed.

To make matters worse, it is the second time this season the Millers have been forced to cancel matches after suffering an outbreak within the club.

Now the EFL are investigating just how well Rotherham followed the strict protocols in place throughout the professional game aimed at minimising risk of spreading the virus.

The latest outbreak is now known to have infected 28 people in total, leading to the close of their Roundwood training ground for a second time.

Paul Warne’s side, scrapping to avoid relegation to League One, were back in action for the first time in a fortnight on Tuesday when they were thrashed 4-1 at home by Watford.

The Millers were due to return to action on Saturday against Bristol City.

The latest outbreak in their camp, however, will almost certainly lead to the postponement of the fixture.