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Gareth Fullerton

Ballinamallard United players test positive for Covid-19

Ballinamallard United have suspended training and matches at their facilities after two players tested positive for Covid-19.

The Championship outfit issued a statement on Monday saying they had immediately contacted the Public Health Agency (PHA) and are now following all relevant guidance.

"The players are within two different squads at the club and both had not been in attendance at the club facilities for some time, in the first instance it was over a week and the second case was almost a week prior to their positive test result," Ballinamallard said in a statement.

"On receiving the information of a positive case the club immediately contacted the Public Health Agency (PHA) for advice and guidance.

"The Club has implemented the PHA advice that it received. The Club have in the past and continue to adhere to government, health and IFA guidance at all times.

"We hope the players make a full recovery and trust that we can all stay safe during this difficult time.

"Although neither player was at the facilities for a period of time prior to the positive results and we haven't been advised it necessary, we believe it appropriate to suspend activities at the training and playing facilities until further notice, we will keep the matter under review.

"No further comment will be made at this time."

The Mallards played Linfield last Thursday in a friendly at New Midgley Park.

The Blues have also confirmed they have been in contact with the PHA and are following all necessary guidelines.

Linfield - who beat the PSNI 6-0 in the County Antrim Shield last night - said in a statement: "Following confirmation from Ballinamallard United FC (our opponents in a recent friendly game) of positive Covid-19 tests within their club, Linfield FC has been in contact with the Public Health Agency (PHA) and followed all necessary protocols in relation to our players and staff and the club's training facility at New Midgley Park."

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