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Burnley confirm assistant manager Woan tested positive for COVID-19

Burnley have confirmed assistant manager Ian Woan tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday.

748 players and staff were tested over the weekend, with six tests returning positive.

"Burnley football club can confirm that after completing a Covid-19 test on Sunday, 17th May, assistant manager Ian Woan has tested positive," the club said in a statement released on Tuesday.

"The Burnley first-team squad and playing staff were all tested last weekend, ahead of a return to training.

"Ian is asymptomatic and is currently safe and well at home.

"He will remain in close communication with club personnel regarding his re-engagement in training once he is clear of the virus."

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