Steve Bruce says he expects his Newcastle United side to be up to speed in time to face Leeds United next week.
The Magpies saw last weekend's game against Aston Villa postponed due to a rising number of coronavirus cases at the club, with their training ground also being shut.
Newcastle returned to training this week and face West Brom on Saturday as they look to shake off any cobwebs they picked up during their enforced lay-off.
Bruce will still be unable to call on some players against the Baggies due to self-isolation rules but he says he hopes to see them back in time to face Leeds on Wednesday.
He told Chronicle Live: "They've had their own individual programmes similar to when we went into lockdown.
"The fitness coach has been able to monitor them. We were back to full training on Wednesday and all of them bounced in having not played or trained.
"They enjoyed being back."
He added: "It was a significant number of people in a tight-knit group.
"We will be without a chunk of players tomorrow but as of Monday, we will have a few coming back that will help us.
"The club has done everything they can for the welfare of the players and staff."
Bruce refused to confirm the players who have been suffering from the virus on grounds of medical privacy.
Yet he paid tribute to Newcastle's medical staff for how the problem was resolved.
He said: "We have two or three players that have come back into the squad who have had it and tested negative.
"I have to respect the players and the staff and respect their wishes. Sometimes you want it to remain confidential and have that privacy.
"I think it's only right I do that. I have to say a big well done to the medical people at the club.
"It was incredible how it all developed. It's been very, very difficult but thankfully we're far better than where we were last Monday.
"We've been able to re-open the training ground. People have been tested twice and come back negative.
"We've got enough to hopefully win us the match.
"We hope we've curtailed it - it certainly looks that way. We still have some individuals self-isolating."
