Derry City get the all clear after third round of Covid-19 tests

DERRY CITY players and staff received a further boost this week as they all received negative results from the third round of tests for Covid-19.
By Simon Collins
Published 10th Jun 2020, 09:57 BST
Updated 10th Jun 2020, 12:48 BST
Derry City players and staff were tested prior to Monday's training session at Aileach FC.Derry City players and staff were tested prior to Monday's training session at Aileach FC.
Derry City players and staff were tested prior to Monday's training session at Aileach FC.

With the FAI to meet club officials tomorrow to discuss the resumption of the 2020 season, the news comes as a major step forward in the FAI’s pilot programme for a safer return to action for all Irish football.

Players and staff from Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers also received negative results with Bohemians' results expected this morning.

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"FAI Medical Director Dr Alan Byrne received the results yesterday from their third round of tests carried out on Monday morning. All those tested have been informed of their negative result," said a statement from the Association.

"Players and staff from Bohemians were tested before they trained on Monday evening and their results will be available on Wednesday.

"All results so far from testing on the four European qualified SSE Airtricity League clubs have produced negative results in preparation for the four-team tournament next month."

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