The Premier League said on Monday that five people had returned positive results in its latest round of COVID-19 tests conducted on players and staff last week.

A total of 34 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in six rounds of testing since the new campaign began on Sept 12

The league said the individuals who had tested positive for the virus would now self-isolate for 10 days.

"The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 5 October and Sunday 11 October, 1,128 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, there were five new positive tests," the Premier League said in a statement.

A total of 34 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in six rounds of testing since the new campaign began on Sept 12.