"With such regular testing being carried out by SPFL clubs, it is inevitable that several players or coaching staff will have tested positive. "Motherwell and Hibs have also been asked to explain delayed results which have impacted matches.Some important changes are coming from 1st August"We immediately implemented strict isolation protocols and made further arrangements for the coaching staff to be retested at NHS testing facilities on Thursday 23rd," he said.The Paisley club was put into lockdown after the first batch of results emerged on Thursday evening.The Ibrox club's friendly against Motherwell on Wednesday was delayed by two hours due to results being held up.These are external links and will open in a new windowBut further testing by the NHS has since confirmed just one positive case among staff at the Premiership outfit.
Subsequently on Monday, all players and backroom staff were tested with all results returned negative.Scottish football's governing body has already written to clubs reminding them of the importance of sticking to the rules ahead of the new season kicking off on 1 August.Six of the seven coaches and backroom staff at St Mirren who initially tested positive for Covid-19 have now been given the all-clear.The chief executive said players were tested on Monday and had returned 100% negative tests, however test results for seven of the coaching staff undertaken at the same time, showed they were positive for Covid-19.The SFA is now looking to see if the players who took part in that game had the necessary results in time.Meanwhile, it has emerged Rangers face an SFA probe into whether the club may have breached testing protocols.Although no St Mirren player has tested positive, the Paisley side's planned Saturday friendly at home to St Johnstone has been cancelled.In a statement posted on the club's website, St Mirren chief executive Tony Fitzpatrick said the one remaining staff member to have tested positive was in "strict isolation" and has not been in contact with any player or other staff member since Saturday.The SFA want to know if Ibrox players, who took part in a game against Dundee United on Wednesday, had been given the necessary results in time.
Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.The club will continue to support and look after this staff member to ensure a full recovery."The remaining member of the coaching staff has confirmed as a positive test result and continues to be in strict isolation and has not come into contact with any member of the playing or coaching staff since Saturday, July 18."Our players were tested on Monday and have returned 100 per cent negative tests.
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"Predict the final standings of the 2020-21 Scottish Premiership table and share with friends.The club also confirmed that the area of FOYS Stadium used by St Mirren was segregated, then cleaned and disinfected afterwards.Scottish football's coronavirus joint response group (JRG) informed the Scottish government of the tests before demanding clubs "revert to twice-weekly testing protocols until further notice".At this stage, there remains no suggestion that is in any doubt. St Mirren.
St Mirren are due to kick-off their season at home to Livingston on August 1. On Wednesday, however test results for seven of the coaching staff undertaken at the same time showed they were positive for Covid-19.St Mirren chiefs have revealed that an suspected outbreak of coronavirus at the club was the result of faulty testing.He added: "We have complied robustly with the official testing and hygiene regimen to the letter, using a private testing facility in accordance with the Scottish Government and the SPFL/SFA Joint Response Group protocols.This will continue to be the clubs top priority as a safe start to the football season is essential.""We immediately implemented strict isolation protocols and made further arrangements for the coaching staff to be retested at NHS testing facilities on Thursday."I’m very pleased to report that six of the subsequent coaching staff tests have now come back negative.The club feared seven employees had contracted the virus"We are liaising closely with NHS Scotland, the SPFL and the SFA on next steps. SMFC Webteam Saints News 03 July 2020 ... We know it’s not the real thing, and we cannot wait until St Mirren Park is packed with supporters, but for now this is a great way to support your club.