The Premier League has confirmed that the players and staff of all 20 clubs will no longer be tested twice a week for Covid-19 from Monday, except if there is a display of symptoms of viruses.
Because Project Restart was launched in June 2020, after the first national lockdown in the UK at the beginning of the pandemic, the players and staff were forced to observe two weekly Covid-19 tests to ensure that they are not infected by the virus without knowing. However, in line with England's decision to live with a virus as a long-term strategy, the league has confirmed that the testing must end.
However, players and staff who display symptoms of virus will continue to be tested. The Premier League has also confirmed that they will continue to follow national guidance, in terms of changing situations.
A statement read: "Today Premier League updated the remaining Covid-19 measures. From April 4, the league will remove testing of players and staff twice weekly and move by symptomatic testing only.
"Other major updates include the elimination of requirements for clinical passports to access areas previously limited in training land and on the day of the match when the Premier League returned to business-like ordinary operations.
"The welfare of the players and staff remain a priority and the Premier League will continue to monitor the national situation of Covid-19 and adapting the protocol throughout the league as needed, in line with the latest guidelines from the public health authorities and medical experts."
Manchester United have been hit by one of the main Covid outbreaks this season, forcing them to have their clashes with Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion before Christmas postponed. Meanwhile, Manchester City has successfully completed most of the season without the need to delay a Covid-19 related, which means, overall, the two clubs have done quite well in terms of this season.
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