Forest staff return negative coronavirus tests
Nottingham Forest have announced all of their players and staff have tested negative for the coronavirus.
It's after owner Evangelos Marinakis revealed on Tuesday that he had contracted COVID-19.
The Greek businessman was in Nottingham last week and attended the Sky Bet Championship game against Millwall.
Forest are due to play Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday, with the Yorkshire club understood to be in dialogue with Forest and the English Football League concerning the match.
But, with the EFL saying it will continue to follow government guidelines, Forest have confirmed no-one at the club has tested positive.
"Within hours of receiving the news that owner Evangelos Marinakis had tested positive for the virus, the club took swift action to arrange tests for the entire first-team players, staff and officers that came into contact with the owner last week," they added in a statement.
"The club will remain in close dialogue with the relevant governing bodies and football authorities to ensure the correct measures are taken."
Meanwhile, Arsenal's Premier League clash at Manchester City, which had been scheduled for Wednesday evening, was in the early hours of Wednesday morning postponed as a "precautionary measure". Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta has not had to take the precaution, the PA news agency understands.
Marinakis, who owns Olympiacos as well as Forest, met Arsenal staff and players during the February 27 Europa League tie at the Emirates Stadium.
The Premier League issued a statement in the early hours of Wednesday confirming the postponement of the already rearranged fixture, adding: "We understand this will cause inconvenience and cost to fans planning to attend the game but Arsenal, Manchester City and the Premier League have agreed that the short notice of Mr Marinakis' infection means there is no alternative but to take the time to complete a proper assessment of risk."
The statement added that there were currently no plans to postpone other matches.
The Arsenal squad are expected to train on Thursday if none of those in isolation begin to show symptoms - and no-one involved with the club will require testing for Covid-19 - ahead of Saturday's game at Brighton.
Published: by Radio NewsHub