16 February 2021

Hibernian player is self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus

16 February 2021

Hibernian have announced a positive Covid-19 case among their playing squad but are confident it is self-contained.

The unnamed player will miss Saturday’s Scottish Premiership encounter with Hamilton at Easter Road.

A club statement read: “Hibernian FC today confirmed that a player is socially isolating after contracting coronavirus.

“The player, who is showing no symptoms, tested positive after he came into contact with the virus at home over the weekend.

“He has not been inside the stadium or training centre since contracting the virus, and will be isolated for 10 days.”

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