Man City's Jesus and Walker test positive for COVID-19
Manchester City players Gabriel Jesus and Kyle Walker have tested positive for the coronavirus. The team said two staff members also tested positive and that all four are self-isolating in accordance with Premier League and government protocols.
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- Published Date: 02:51 | 25 December 2020
- Modified Date: 02:55 | 25 December 2020
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker have tested positive for COVID-19, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Two other City staff members have also tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and all four are self-isolating.
"Everyone at the club wishes our colleagues a speedy recovery over the Christmas period ahead of their return to work, training and competition," City said in a statement.
City, eighth in the league table, host Newcastle United on Saturday before visiting Everton on Monday.