Premier League remove emergency Covid measures in time for Leeds United trip to Everton

The Premier League have removed a number of the Covid-19 Emergency Measures in time for Leeds United's next Premier League assignment at Everton.
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Leeds are back in action on Saturday afternoon at Goodison Park, and certain restrictions will be eased with effect from Friday after a Premier League Shareholders’ meeting.

A Premier League statement released on Thursday afternoon read: "At today’s Premier League Shareholders’ meeting, it was decided to remove a number of the COVID-19 Emergency Measures from Friday, 11 February.

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"While the requirement to ensure social distancing indoors is maintained, restrictions such as wearing face coverings in indoor areas and limiting treatment time will be removed.

EASING: Of Emergency Measures in the battle against Covid-19 in time for Saturday's clash between Everton and Leeds United at Goodison Park, above. Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images.EASING: Of Emergency Measures in the battle against Covid-19 in time for Saturday's clash between Everton and Leeds United at Goodison Park, above. Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images.
EASING: Of Emergency Measures in the battle against Covid-19 in time for Saturday's clash between Everton and Leeds United at Goodison Park, above. Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images.

"Lateral flow testing for players and relevant club staff will revert to twice weekly from Monday, 14 February.

"The Premier League’s COVID-19 Emergency Measures remain under regular review, with the aim of them expiring at the end of this month."

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