Preston North End can confirm that an individual has tested positive for Covid-19 in the latest round of tests, undertaken as part of the return to training protocols.
The person had received negative results in all his previous tests, but undertook his latest swab on Monday of this week, which has now provided a positive result.
Respecting the individual’s medical confidentiality, they will not be named and will now undertake a period of isolation before they return to the training ground.