St Johnstone have confirmed that a player has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating.
The Perth club say the player has not been in close contact with any other member of staff and that this weekend’s game is unaffected.
Saints travel to Tannadice to take on Tayside rivals Dundee United on Saturday.
It is the second recent case at the club, following on from a confirmed positive test at the end of December.
A statement read: “The football club can today confirm that a member of our playing staff has tested positive for Covid-19 and is now self-isolating at home.
“We wish him well as the health and wellbeing of our players and staff will always be our priority.
“This is an isolated case and the player has not been in close contact with any member of staff at the football club.
“In line with all Government and JRG guidance, we have contacted all of the relevant authorities to make them aware of the situation and will keep them all updated.
“Our Scottish Premiership match at Dundee United this Saturday is unaffected.”
