Two Premier League players have tested positive in the second round of testing for coronavirus.

According to the Premier League, out of 996 players tested last Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, two players from two different clubs have tested positive.

"The Premier League can today confirm that on Tuesday 19 May, Thursday 21 May and Friday 22 May, 996 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, two have tested positive from two clubs," the league's statement read on Saturday.

"Players or club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for a period of seven days.

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"For the second round of testing, the number of tests available to each club was increased from 40 to 50.

"Previously, 748 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19 on 17-18 May, with six testing positive from three clubs. The six who tested positive in the first round of testing are not included in the figures for 19-22 May, as they are still within their seven-day self-isolation period.

"The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency. No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing."

Clubs started to return to small-group training from Tuesday after it was agreed to introduce Step One of the Return to Training Protocol by the Premier League.

It is part of the first phase towards restarting the Premier League when it is safe to do so and enables squads to train only while maintaining social distancing.

Contact training is not yet permitted.