Derbyshire: Derby County Football Club said that several first-team staff members and players have tested positive for coronavirus. Following the coronavirus cases, the club has closed its training ground with immediate effect.

In a statement the club said, "Staff members and players were tested on Monday and have subsequently returned a number of positive results. The names of those individuals will not be made public for medical confidentiality reasons, but they and their close contacts must now serve a period of isolation at home in line with UK Government guidelines."

It further added, "In accordance with Derby County and EFL COVID-19 protocol, the club's Moor Farm training ground has been closed with immediate effect." The team has said that they are in dialogue with the EFL and Football Association in relation to upcoming fixtures.

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