According to the BBC, the latest round of COVID-19 testing in the Premier League has revealed the greatest number of positive tests yet, with 18 individuals. On Tuesday this week, seven of Tuesday’s 12 League One games were postponed due to Coronavirus outbreaks.
Ordinarily, the footballing chiefs would need to factor in the travel arrangements of supporters, however in the current climate, pulling a game even a few hours before kick off would have a negligible effect on anyone.
The club’s Twitter feed has already published two pieces, that give the impression that the game is still on.
Fulham’s social account has a comedian in the team. ‘Positive’ vibes, indeed.
I take a view that the state’s lockdowns haven’t worked, and to lockdown football would also achieve little, if anything. As long as all those involved in football or any business understand staying away from the elderly or those that might be vulnerable, then any possible harm can be contained.