Premier League announces record number of new Covid-19 cases

The Premier League has also confirmed it has reverted to emergency measures following a raft of top-flight postponements

The Premier League has announced a weekly record of 103 new coronavirus cases among club players and staff (Zac Goodwin/PA)

The Premier League has announced 103 new coronavirus cases among club players and staff, the highest weekly number recorded since testing figures began being circulated in May last year.

The league has also confirmed it has reverted to emergency measures following a raft of top-flight postponements.